How to pronounce gayby
Say it like GAY-bee. Gayby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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- GAY
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gayby 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.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gayby
American and British speakers say gayby in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪbi/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAY-bee.
What does gayby mean?
- The baby of a gay person or couple.
- A young child with apparent homosexual countenance ("gayface").
Where does gayby come from?
Blend of gay + baby.
Words that rhyme with gayby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gayby.
Questions about saying gayby
How do you pronounce gayby?
Say GAY-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪbi/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gayby?
Gayby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say gayby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪbi/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.