How to pronounce gateleg
Say it like GAYT-leg. Gateleg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYT).
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- GAYT
- leg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gateleg 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.
- legKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gateleg
American and British speakers say gateleg in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪtlɛɡ/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪtlɛɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYT-leg.
What does gateleg mean?
- A table leg, set into a frame in the form of a gate, that may be swung back to allow a leaf of the tabletop to hang down; having such a leg or legs.“a gateleg desk; a gateleg shelf”
- A piece of furniture (especially a table) with a leg or legs of this kind.
Where does gateleg come from?
From gate + leg.
Questions about saying gateleg
How do you pronounce gateleg?
Say GAYT-leg. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪtlɛɡ/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪtlɛɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gateleg?
Gateleg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYT). Broken into parts: GAYT · leg.
Do Americans and Brits say gateleg the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪtlɛɡ/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪtlɛɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.