How to pronounce gasket
Say it like GAS-kut. Gasket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAS).
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US American/ˈɡæskət/GAS-kut
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- GAS
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gasket 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.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does gasket mean?
noun
- A length of rope or canvas band used for reefing a sail, or holding a stowed sail in place.
- Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression.
- A material which may be clamped between faces and acts as a static seal. Gaskets may be cut, formed, or molded to the desired configuration.
- To fit a gasket
- To seal with a gasket
Where does gasket come from?
Perhaps from Middle French garcette (“gasket”), from Old French garce (“young woman”), feminization of garçon.
Words that rhyme with gasket
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Questions about saying gasket
How do you pronounce gasket?
Say GAS-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæskət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gasket?
Gasket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAS). Broken into parts: GAS · kut.