To pronounce "gainsay", say GAINS-ay — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
gainsay
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/ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/
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"gainsay" has 2 syllables: gains-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.
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"Gainsay" has 2 syllables: gains · ay.
The IPA transcription of "gainsay" is /ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/.
Gainsay: To say something in contradiction to.
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