How to Pronounce Gated

To pronounce "gated", say GAT-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡeɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɡeɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gated”

"gated" has 2 syllables: gat-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does gated mean?

verb

  1. To keep something inside by means of a closed gate.
  2. To punish, especially a child or teenager, by not allowing them to go out.

adjective

  1. Capable of being switched on and off (normally by means of a signal).
  2. Have a gate or other restricted access.

    “a gated community;  a source control system with gated check-ins”

Synonyms

ground

Words that rhyme with gated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gated"?▾

"Gated" has 2 syllables: gat · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "gated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gated" is /ˈɡeɪtɪd/.

What does "gated" mean?▾

Gated: To keep something inside by means of a closed gate.

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