sirengate

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What does sirengate mean?

The AFL siren controversy surrounding the result of an Australian rules football match of 2006, when a point was scored after the end of the game because the umpire did not hear the siren.

Where does sirengate come from?

From siren + -gate.

How to pronounce sirengate

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “sirengate” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.