How to Pronounce Lgbt

To pronounce "lgbt", say LGBT — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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LGBT

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What does lgbt mean?

noun

  1. Initialism of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender/transsexual (community).
  2. (chiefly in the plural) A member of the LGBT community.

    “2018 Disgraced former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly claims ‘the LGBTs’ are trying to rid America of white men Pink News”

Synonyms

GLBT

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lgbt"?▾

"Lgbt" has one syllable.

What does "lgbt" mean?▾

Lgbt: Initialism of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender/transsexual (community).

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