How to pronounce gatekeepers
Say it like GAYT-kee-perz. Gatekeepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYT).
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- GAYT
- kee
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gatekeepers 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.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gatekeepers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAYT-kee-puz.
What does gatekeepers mean?
- plural of gatekeeper How to pronounce gatekeeper
Questions about saying gatekeepers
How do you pronounce gatekeepers?
Say GAYT-kee-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪtˌkipɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪtˌkiːpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gatekeepers?
Gatekeepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYT). Broken into parts: GAYT · kee · perz.
Is gatekeepers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡeɪtˌkiːpəz/ (GAYT-kee-puz).