How to Pronounce Gait

To pronounce "gait", say GAIT — one syllable, IPA /ɡeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡeɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gait”

"gait" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gate — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gait mean?

noun

  1. Manner of walking or stepping; bearing or carriage while moving.
  2. One of the different ways in which a horse can move, either naturally or as a result of training.

verb

  1. To teach a specific gait to a horse.

Words that rhyme with gait

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

pacestepwalkstridesteppagecarriageapproachdemarche

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gait"?▾

"Gait" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gait"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gait" is /ɡeɪt/.

What does "gait" mean?▾

Gait: Manner of walking or stepping; bearing or carriage while moving.

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