How to pronounce gayborhood
Say it like GAY-ber-hud. Gayborhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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- GAY
- ber
- hud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gayborhood 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.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- hudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of gayborhood
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAY-buh-hud.
What does gayborhood mean?
- A part of a city that is largely populated by gay people.
Where does gayborhood come from?
Blend of gay + neighborhood.
Words that rhyme with gayborhood
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gayborhood.
Questions about saying gayborhood
How do you pronounce gayborhood?
Say GAY-ber-hud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪbɚhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪbəhʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gayborhood?
Gayborhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · ber · hud.
Is gayborhood 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 /ˈɡeɪbəhʊd/ (GAY-buh-hud).