The word "gallaher" is spelled with two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈɡælər/ and has a vowel sound that is similar to the "a" in "cat." The first consonant sound is a voiced velar stop, which is produced by blocking the airflow at the back of the throat. The second consonant sound is an unvoiced alveolar fricative, produced by creating a narrow passage between the tongue and the alveolar ridge. The word "gallaher" does not have a widely accepted definition or origin.