How to pronounce gafiate
Say it like GAF-ee-it. Gafiate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAF).
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US American/ˈɡæfiˌɪt/GAF-ee-it
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- GAF
- ee
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gafiate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- itGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does gafiate mean?
noun
- A science fiction fan who has become inactive in the fandom community.
- To leave the mundane world and enter the science fiction fandom community.“She gafiated the moment she first picked up a pulp magazine.”
- To drop out of fandom community activities, with the implication of "getting a life".
Where does gafiate come from?
From GAFIA (“getting away from it all”) + -ate (noun-forming suffix).
Questions about saying gafiate
How do you pronounce gafiate?
Say GAF-ee-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæfiˌɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gafiate?
Gafiate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAF). Broken into parts: GAF · ee · it.