How to pronounce gamepad
Say it like GAYM-pad. Gamepad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM).
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- GAYM
- pad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamepad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- padKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gamepad
American and British speakers say gamepad in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪmpæd/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪmpæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYM-pad.
What does gamepad mean?
- A type of game controller held in both hands and controlled with the thumbs.
Where does gamepad come from?
from game + pad
Questions about saying gamepad
How do you pronounce gamepad?
Say GAYM-pad. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪmpæd/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪmpæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamepad?
Gamepad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYM). Broken into parts: GAYM · pad.
Do Americans and Brits say gamepad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪmpæd/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪmpæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.