English pronunciation · Words Starting with G
Gasket Pronunciation
Gasket is pronounced GA-skuht, IPA /ˈgæskət/.
GA-skuht
US /ˈgæskət/ · UK /ˈgɑːskɪt/
Syllables: GA · skuht (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A shaped piece of soft material that seals the joint between two metal parts.
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Gasket in a Sentence
- The head gasket had blown, which explained the smoke.
- Replace the gasket before you refit the lid.
- A worn gasket will let oil seep out slowly.
Common Mispronunciations of Gasket
Not guh-SKET
Weight belongs on GA and the ending fades to a weak kuht. Pushing the second syllable makes the word sound French.
Not JA-skuht
A g before a never softens to j. Gas, garden and gasket all keep the hard sound.
Tip: It is the word gas with kuht added, and it rhymes with basket.
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