How to pronounce shitgaze
Say it like SHIT-gayz. Shitgaze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIT).
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- SHIT
- gayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shitgaze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of shitgaze
American and British speakers say shitgaze in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪtˌɡeɪz/ in the US and /ˈʃɪtˌɡeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIT-gayz.
What does shitgaze mean?
- A genre of rock music with very heavy distortion and lo-fi recording.
Where does shitgaze come from?
From shit + -gaze.
Questions about saying shitgaze
How do you pronounce shitgaze?
Say SHIT-gayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪtˌɡeɪz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪtˌɡeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shitgaze?
Shitgaze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIT). Broken into parts: SHIT · gayz.
Do Americans and Brits say shitgaze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪtˌɡeɪz/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪtˌɡeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.