How to Pronounce Gatekeeper

To pronounce "gatekeeper", say GAT-ek-eep-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɡeɪtkiːpə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɡeɪtkiːpə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gatekeeper”

"gatekeeper" has 4 syllables: gat-ek-eep-er. It rhymes with peeper and keeper, if that helps it stick.

What does gatekeeper mean?

noun

  1. A person or group who controls access to something or somebody.
  2. A person who guards or monitors passage through a gate.

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Words that rhyme with gatekeeper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peeperkeepersleepercreepergroundskeeperreaperweeperpeacekeeperhousekeepergamekeepercheaperinnkeeper

Related words

doorkeeperdoormanporterguardwardenwarderguardianwatchman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gatekeeper"?▾

"Gatekeeper" has 4 syllables: gat · ek · eep · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "gatekeeper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gatekeeper" is /ˈɡeɪtkiːpə/.

What does "gatekeeper" mean?▾

Gatekeeper: A person or group who controls access to something or somebody.

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