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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gator

/ˈɡeɪ.tə(ɹ)/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.19 in modern English

Syllables
gator
IPA
/ˈɡeɪ.tə(ɹ)/
6
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alligator.

Colloquial

noun

A portion of a tire, such as one seen on the side of a highway.

Colloquial

noun

A large bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).

Colloquial

Etymology

Clipping of alligator.

Usage

Inflected Forms

gators (plural) 'gator (alternative)

Derived Forms

Gatorade

Phrases

gator gar

Frequently Paired Words

croc

Synonyms

alligator

Homonyms

gaiter gater

Rhymes With

later greater creator traitor translator dictator waiter cater crater curator slater skater

Questions

How do you pronounce gator?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪ.tə(ɹ)/.
What does gator mean?
Alligator.
Where does gator come from?
Clipping of alligator.

How to pronounce gator

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