How to Pronounce Gaiter

To pronounce "gaiter", say GAIT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡeɪ.tə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡeɪ.tə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gaiter”

"gaiter" has 2 syllables: gait-er. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

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

What does gaiter mean?

noun

  1. A covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep.
  2. A covering cloth or leather for the whole leg from the knee to the instep, fitting down upon the shoe.

verb

  1. To dress with gaiters.

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Words that rhyme with gaiter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

spatsspatputteegaloshlegginggambadovampanklewarmer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gaiter"?▾

"Gaiter" has 2 syllables: gait · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "gaiter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gaiter" is /ˈɡeɪ.tə/.

What does "gaiter" mean?▾

Gaiter: A covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep.

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