How to pronounce gatsby
Say it like GATS-bee. Gatsby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GATS).
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- GATS
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gatsby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GATSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gatsby
American and British speakers say gatsby in essentially the same way: /ˈɡætsbi/ in the US and /ˈɡætsbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GATS-bee.
What does gatsby mean?
- A snack consisting of a baguette filled with French fries, sauce, and other ingredients.
Where does gatsby come from?
From Gatsby, named after the protagonist of the novel The Great Gatsby (1925).
Questions about saying gatsby
How do you pronounce gatsby?
Say GATS-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡætsbi/. In British English it is /ˈɡætsbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gatsby?
Gatsby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GATS). Broken into parts: GATS · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say gatsby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡætsbi/ and the British form is /ˈɡætsbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.