How to pronounce gases
Say it like GAS-uz. Gases has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAS).
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- GAS
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gases 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gases
American and British speakers say gases in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæsəz/ in the US and /ˈɡæsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAS-iz.
What does gases mean?
- plural of gas How to pronounce gas
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gas How to pronounce gas
Words that rhyme with gases
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gases.
Questions about saying gases
How do you pronounce gases?
Say GAS-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæsəz/. In British English it is /ˈɡæsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gases?
Gases has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAS). Broken into parts: GAS · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say gases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæsəz/ and the British form is /ˈɡæsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.