How many syllables in gait?

There is 1 syllable in the word gait.

How to pronounce gait:

gait (noun):: a manner of walking or moving on foot; the rate of moving (especially walking or running).; (of horses and dogs) the pattern of footsteps at a particular speed, such as a trot

acceleration

bearing

carriage

celerity

clip

double time

fleetness

manner of walking

pace

quickness

rapidity

rate

speed

step

stride

swiftness

tempo

tread

velocity

walk

block

delay

hindrance

languidity

rest

retardation

slowing

slowness

sluggishness

stoppage

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