How to pronounce wastegate
Say it like WAYST-gayt. Wastegate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST).
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- WAYST
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wastegate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of wastegate
American and British speakers say wastegate in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪstɡeɪt/ in the US and /ˈweɪstɡeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYST-gayt.
What does wastegate mean?
- A valve that allows exhaust gases to bypass an engine's turbocharger, in order to keep from overspeeding the turbocharger rotor or driving the boost pressure high enough to risk engine knocking or detonation.
Where does wastegate come from?
From waste + gate.
Questions about saying wastegate
How do you pronounce wastegate?
Say WAYST-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪstɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈweɪstɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wastegate?
Wastegate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST). Broken into parts: WAYST · gayt.
Do Americans and Brits say wastegate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪstɡeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈweɪstɡeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.