How to pronounce gamergate
Say it like GAM-er-gayt. Gamergate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM).
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- GAM
- er
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamergate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gamergate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAM-uh-gayt.
What does gamergate mean?
- A worker insect that can become capable of reproducing when the queen has died.
Questions about saying gamergate
How do you pronounce gamergate?
Say GAM-er-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæmərˌɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡæməɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamergate?
Gamergate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAM). Broken into parts: GAM · er · gayt.
Is gamergate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡæməɡeɪt/ (GAM-uh-gayt).