How to pronounce gaiety
Say it like GAY-uh-tee. Gaiety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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- GAY
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gaiety pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gaiety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GAY-uh-tee.
What does gaiety mean?
- The state of being happy or merry.“There was much gaiety at the ball.”
- Merrymaking or festivity.
Where does gaiety come from?
Borrowed from Middle French gaieté, from gai.
Words that rhyme with gaiety
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gaiety.
Questions about saying gaiety
How do you pronounce gaiety?
Say GAY-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪəti/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gaiety?
Gaiety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · uh · tee.
Is gaiety pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɡeɪəti/ (GAY-uh-tee).