How to Pronounce "gates"

word

/ˈɡeɪts/

gayts

/ɡˈeɪts/

gayts

Definition

A gate is a movable barrier at the entrance to a place such as a yard, school, or park. In travel, a gate is also the area at an airport where passengers wait to board a plane.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɡeɪts/

British English

/ɡˈeɪts/

Simplified Pronunciation

gayts

Listen in Context

The gates of the park close at 8 p.m.

Please lock the gates before you leave.

Our flight leaves from gates 6 and 7.

Security opened the gates after the concert ended.