Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mind the gap

/ˈmaɪ̯nd ðə ˌɡæp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.42 in modern English

Syllables
mind the -gap
IPA
/ˈmaɪ̯nd ðə ˌɡæp/
19
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Be careful of the gap between the vehicle and the adjacent platform, while boarding or alighting.

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈmaɪ̯nd ðə ˌɡæp/
  • British English: /ˈmaɪ̯nd ðə ˌɡæp/

Inflected Forms

watch the gap (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce mind the gap?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmaɪ̯nd ðə ˌɡæp/.
What does mind the gap mean?
Be careful of the gap between the vehicle and the adjacent platform, while boarding or alighting.

How to pronounce mind the gap

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