head gate

Questions

What does head gate mean?

a gate upstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the upper end

How to pronounce head gate

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “head gate”.
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 “head gate”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “head gate” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.