How to Pronounce "gape at"
expression
ˈɡeɪp/ /ˈæt
GAYP-at
ɡˈeɪp/ /ˈæt
gayp-AT
Definition
To look at something or someone with your mouth open, usually because you are surprised, amazed, or sometimes rude.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡeɪp/ /ˈæt
British English
ɡˈeɪp/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAYP-at
UK
gayp-AT
Listen in Context
The children gaped at the huge dinosaur skeleton in the museum.
I saw people gaping at the burning building.
She gapes at the celebrity every time she sees him.
We couldn't help but gape at the breathtaking view from the mountain top.