How to Pronounce Gateau

To pronounce "gateau", say GAT-eau — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

GAT-eau

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💡 Tip for remembering “gateau”

"gateau" has 2 syllables: gat-eau. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does gateau mean?

noun

  1. A rich, usually iced, cake.
  2. A dish of minced meat made up like a pudding, and boiled in a shape or mould.

    “a gateau of veal”

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Words that rhyme with gateau

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aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

caketortegalettebreadcakefriedcakecake-bread

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gateau"?▾

"Gateau" has 2 syllables: gat · eau.

What does "gateau" mean?▾

Gateau: A rich, usually iced, cake.

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