The spelling of the word "gallas" is quite unique and may cause confusion for those unfamiliar with the word. The IPA phonetic transcription of "gallas" is /ˈɡæləs/. The first syllable is pronounced with a hard "g" sound followed by a short "a" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a soft "l" sound and a schwa sound for the final syllable. The word "gallas" refers to a type of African bird from the genus "Francolinus".