How to pronounce gateways
Say it like GAY-twayz. Gateways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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- GAY
- twayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gateways pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- twayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gateways
American and British speakers say gateways in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪˌtweɪz/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪˌtweɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAY-twayz.
What does gateways mean?
- plural of gateway How to pronounce gateway
Questions about saying gateways
How do you pronounce gateways?
Say GAY-twayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪˌtweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪˌtweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gateways?
Gateways has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · twayz.
Do Americans and Brits say gateways the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪˌtweɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪˌtweɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.