Gala or Gayla

[Gugny]

How do you pronounce it?

[Fleezoid]

Depends on who the affair is for.......if you know what I mean?

[ExiledInIllinois]

 

[Augie]

When we lived in Sarasota, Fl there was a huge event every year called the UnGala Gala at the Ringling Museum, designed for the younger people rather than the Opera House crowd. We went a few years, and I learned it was actually an upscale meat market for the 30-somethings, but I digress (with some humorous memories). 

 

Hundreds of people there, and it was 100% GAYla. 

 

Now, the Gala apples I’m not so sure of.  

 

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Edited June 1 by Augie

[BringBackFergy]

Gaaaala. (Short a)

 

[EmotionallyUnstable]

Never been to one so I don’t think I get a vote 

[ExiledInIllinois]

This the US.  Use American English:

 

GAY-la

 

Sheesh... Next thing, British wannabes will start using: whilst instead of while.

 

/smdh

[T&C]

Gala Dali... all I've got.

 

Gall ah

[Mike in Horseheads]

It's Gal-a

[Augie]

OK, I mentioned the UnGala Gala above, so I’ll try to add something interesting. It’s a huge black tie event at the Ringling Art Museum, a grand setting for a big ass party. I went to the bathroom, then to the bar on the terrace level. I got separated from my wife but I pull up to the railing to look down on the band and the dance floor. 

 

I thought I’d found my wife when a soft hand comes from behind me as I lean on the railing. I was enjoying it for a millisecond until I looked down and saw my wife on the dance floor. I was so startled I jumped up, and by the time I turned around I couldn’t figure out which gown behind me to thank. I’m not sure if it was a nice hello, or “DAMN! Wrong guy with dark hair in a tux! They all look the same from behind!” 

 

 

 

[ExiledInIllinois]

This is a ridiculous poll.  Nobody calls it outside The U.K. with short vowel.

 

This election is a a hoax.😆

 

😕 

[LeviF]

January - May - GAH-la

June - GAY-la

July - December - GAH-la

[Steve O]

On 5/31/2025 at 10:13 PM, EmotionallyUnstable said:

Never been to one so I don’t think I get a vote 

Who cares? wasn't an option so I didn't vote either.

[BritBill]

Absolutely no surprise it's pronounced GAY-LA your side of the pond. No surprise at all. 

 

Although, Queen's Radio Ga Ga now makes more sense. 

[teef]

i pronounce it gay-la, but i just assumed it was because of our rochester accent.