How to pronounce gatecrash
Say it like GAYT-krash. Gatecrash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce gatecrash. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GAYT
- krash
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gatecrash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- krashKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gatecrash
American and British speakers say gatecrash in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪtkræʃ/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪtkræʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYT-krash.
What does gatecrash mean?
- To attend a social event without having been invited, or without having paid.
- An instance of gatecrashing a party, event, etc.
- Part of a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony in which the groom and his groomsmen complete several difficult or embarrassing tasks prepared by the bridesmaids to prove his love for the bride.
Where does gatecrash come from?
From gate + crash.
Questions about saying gatecrash
How do you pronounce gatecrash?
Say GAYT-krash. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪtkræʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪtkræʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gatecrash?
Gatecrash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYT). Broken into parts: GAYT · krash.
Do Americans and Brits say gatecrash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪtkræʃ/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪtkræʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.