How to pronounce stargates
Say it like STAR-gayts. Stargates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- gayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stargates 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.
- gaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stargates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-gayts.
What does stargates mean?
- plural of stargate How to pronounce stargate
Questions about saying stargates
How do you pronounce stargates?
Say STAR-gayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrˌɡeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːˌɡeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stargates?
Stargates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · gayts.
Is stargates 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 /ˈstɑːˌɡeɪts/ (STAH-gayts).