gate

/ɡeɪt/
Syllables gate
Stress GATE

Phonics Breakdown

g
/ɡ/
hard g
ate
/eɪt/
long a_e

Meaning

a movable barrier used to open or close an entrance

Sound Reference

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g=/ɡ/(go) + ate=/eɪt/(late)

Example

Please close the gate after you enter.