gay
GAY
gay
/ˈɡeɪ/ · 1 syllable
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “gay” is spelled “gay”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | g | ay |
|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡ/ | /eɪ/ |
English writes “gay” with
3 letters for 2 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“gay” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “gay”
“gay” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “gay”?
“gay” is pronounced GAY — IPA /ˈɡeɪ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “gay”.
How many syllables are in “gay”?
“gay” has 1 syllable: GAY (the capitalized syllable is stressed).