How to pronounce floodgate
Say it like FLUHD-gayt. Floodgate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHD).
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- FLUHD
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Floodgate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of floodgate
American and British speakers say floodgate in essentially the same way: /ˈflʌdˌɡeɪt/ in the US and /ˈflʌdˌɡeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHD-gayt.
What does floodgate mean?
- An adjustable gate or valve used to control the flow of water through a sluice.
- Anything that controls or limits an outpouring of people, emotion, etc.
Where does floodgate come from?
From Middle English flodegate, flodgate, flodeyate, floodȝate, flodȝete, equivalent to flood + gate.
Questions about saying floodgate
How do you pronounce floodgate?
Say FLUHD-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌdˌɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈflʌdˌɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in floodgate?
Floodgate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHD). Broken into parts: FLUHD · gayt.
Do Americans and Brits say floodgate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflʌdˌɡeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈflʌdˌɡeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.