To pronounce "gaiety", say GAIETY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/
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"gaiety" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with laity and gayety, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: gayety — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“The decorations added greatly to the gaiety of the room.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Gaiety" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "gaiety" is /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/.
Gaiety: The state of being happy or merry.
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