How to Pronounce Gadget

To pronounce "gadget", say GADG-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡædʒɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɡædʒɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gadget”

"gadget" has 2 syllables: gadg-et. It rhymes with cagit and trajet, if that helps it stick.

What does gadget mean?

noun

  1. A thing whose name cannot be remembered; thingamajig, doohickey.
  2. Any device or machine, especially one whose name cannot be recalled. Often either clever or complicated.

    “He bought a neat new gadget for shredding potatoes.”

Synonyms

contraptioncontrivancedoohickeygizmowidget

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Words that rhyme with gadget

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cagittrajetbadgettchajetclagettpadgetpadgettpadgittpagetpagettskagit

Related words

gizmowidgetconveniencecontraptioncontrivanceappliancedoodadgimmick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gadget"?▾

"Gadget" has 2 syllables: gadg · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "gadget"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gadget" is /ɡædʒɪt/.

What does "gadget" mean?▾

Gadget: A thing whose name cannot be remembered; thingamajig, doohickey.

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