How to pronounce shoegaze
Say it like SHOO-gayz. Shoegaze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOO).
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- SHOO
- gayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shoegaze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of shoegaze
American and British speakers say shoegaze in essentially the same way: /ˈʃuˌɡeɪz/ in the US and /ˈʃuːˌɡeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHOO-gayz.
What does shoegaze mean?
- Synonym of shoegazing.
- To perform in the shoegazing style.
Where does shoegaze come from?
From shoe + gaze, see shoegazing.
Questions about saying shoegaze
How do you pronounce shoegaze?
Say SHOO-gayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃuˌɡeɪz/. In British English it is /ˈʃuːˌɡeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shoegaze?
Shoegaze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOO). Broken into parts: SHOO · gayz.
Do Americans and Brits say shoegaze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃuˌɡeɪz/ and the British form is /ˈʃuːˌɡeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.