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How to pronounce lesbigay

Say it like luz-BY-gay. Lesbigay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY).

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US American/ləzˈbaɪɡeɪ/luz-BY-gay
UK British/ləzˈbaɪɡeɪ/luz-BY-gay
  • luz
  • BY
  • gay
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Lesbigay pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. luzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  2. BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
  3. gayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.

American vs British pronunciation of lesbigay

American and British speakers say lesbigay in essentially the same way: /ləzˈbaɪɡeɪ/ in the US and /ləzˈbaɪɡeɪ/ in the UK.

British respelling: luz-BY-gay.

What does lesbigay mean?

adjective
  1. Of or relating to lesbian, bisexual, and gay people or the LGB community.
noun
  1. A lesbian, bisexual, or gay person.

Where does lesbigay come from?

Blend of lesbian + bisexual + gay.

Questions about saying lesbigay

How do you pronounce lesbigay?

Say luz-BY-gay. The American pronunciation is /ləzˈbaɪɡeɪ/. In British English it is /ləzˈbaɪɡeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in lesbigay?

Lesbigay has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY). Broken into parts: luz · BY · gay.

Do Americans and Brits say lesbigay the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ləzˈbaɪɡeɪ/ and the British form is /ləzˈbaɪɡeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).