How to pronounce stargate
Say it like STAR-gayt. Stargate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stargate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stargate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-gayt.
What does stargate mean?
- A hypothetical device consisting of a traversable portal (typically a wormhole) that can send one to another location light years away nearly instantaneously.
Where does stargate come from?
From star + gate. A science-fiction film of this title, Stargate, was released in 1994.
Questions about saying stargate
How do you pronounce stargate?
Say STAR-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrˌɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːˌɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stargate?
Stargate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · gayt.
Is stargate 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 /ˈstɑːˌɡeɪt/ (STAH-gayt).