English pronunciation · Words Starting with G
Gait Pronunciation
Gait is pronounced GAYT, IPA /ˈgeɪt/.
GAYT
US /ˈgeɪt/ · UK /ˈgeɪt/
Syllables: GAYT (1 syllable)
noun: A person's or animal's manner of walking.
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Gait in a Sentence
- You can tell him by his gait from a hundred yards.
- The vet watched the pony's gait on the hard ground.
- A stiff gait was the first sign of trouble.
Common Mispronunciations of Gait
Not GY-it
The ai runs together as the ay of day, giving one beat rather than two.
Not GAHT
Lengthen the vowel to a full ay. A short ah gives got instead.
Tip: Gait and gate are identical in sound. Gait is the walk and gate the thing you open.
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