How to pronounce gat
Say it like GAT. Gat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gat
American and British speakers say gat in essentially the same way: /ɡæt/ in the US and /ɡæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAT.
What does gat mean?
- Any type of gun, usually a pistol.
- A guitar.
- To shoot someone with a pistol or other handheld firearm.
Where does gat come from?
Clipping of Gatling gun, after inventor Richard Gatling.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with gat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gat.
Questions about saying gat
How do you pronounce gat?
Say GAT. The American pronunciation is /ɡæt/. In British English it is /ɡæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gat?
Gat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAT.
Do Americans and Brits say gat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡæt/ and the British form is /ɡæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.