How to pronounce gaits
Say it like GAYTS. Gaits is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gaits pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gaits
American and British speakers say gaits in essentially the same way: /ɡeɪts/ in the US and /ɡeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYTS.
What does gaits mean?
- plural of gait How to pronounce gait
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gait How to pronounce gait
Words that rhyme with gaits
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gaits.
Questions about saying gaits
How do you pronounce gaits?
Say GAYTS. The American pronunciation is /ɡeɪts/. In British English it is /ɡeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gaits?
Gaits is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say gaits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡeɪts/ and the British form is /ɡeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.