How to Pronounce Gays

To pronounce "gays", say GAYS — one syllable, IPA /ɡeɪz/. 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

/ɡeɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gays”

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

Sounds exactly like: gaze, gase — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gays mean?

noun

  1. (chiefly in plural or attributive) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual; see also lesbian.
  2. Something which is bright or colorful, such as a picture or a flower.

noun

  1. The letter —, which stands for the sound /ɡ/, in Pitman shorthand.

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Words that rhyme with gays

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

homohomosexualhomophilequeerindulgentfestalfestivejoyous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gays"?▾

"Gays" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gays"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gays" is /ɡeɪz/.

What does "gays" mean?▾

Gays: (chiefly in plural or attributive) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual; see also lesbian.

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