How to pronounce gaseous
Say it like GAS-ee-us. Gaseous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce gaseous. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GAS
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gaseous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GASSay 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gaseous
American and British speakers say gaseous in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæsiəs/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪsiəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAY-see-us.
What does gaseous mean?
- Relating to, or existing as gas (matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma).“gaseous state”
- Of a liquid containing bubbles: gassy.
- Lacking substance or solidity; tenuous.“Her gaseous explanations left everyone confused.”
Where does gaseous come from?
From gas + -eous.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying gaseous
How do you pronounce gaseous?
Say GAS-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæsiəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪsiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gaseous?
Gaseous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAS). Broken into parts: GAS · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say gaseous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæsiəs/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪsiəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.