Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does gay-shame mean?
To criticize or deride someone for being gay.
Where does gay-shame come from?
From gay + shame.

How to pronounce gay-shame

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “gay-shame”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “gay-shame”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “gay-shame” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.