2 syllables: gas, ket. Stress on gas.
GAS-kuht
/ˈɡæskət/
gasket is pronounced GAS-kuht (/ˈɡæskət/). It has two syllables (gas-ket), with the stress on "gas". Gasket is a ring or sheet of material used to seal the gap between two surfaces, preventing leaks. It’s commonly used in engines, pipes, and appliances to maintain pressure and prevent fluid or gas escape. The term emphasizes the object’s function—a flexible seal that compresses to fill irregularities at joints.
Gasket is a ring or sheet of material used to seal the gap between two surfaces, preventing leaks. It’s commonly used in engines, pipes, and appliances to maintain pressure and prevent fluid or gas escape. The term emphasizes the object’s function—a flexible seal that compresses to fill irregularities at joints.
How to fix: - Drill the sequence /ˈɡæs.kɪt/ in isolation, then in phrases. - Use mirror or recording to monitor vowel quality and final consonant clarity. - Do cadence drills: slow /ˈɡæs.kɪt/ → normal → fast while keeping the same mouth shape and timing.
"The oil pan gasket failed, causing a slow leak."
"Install a new gasket to stop the coolant from seeping past the flange."
"He replaced the old gasket and then tested the pressure in the system."
You say it as /ˈɡæs.kɪt/. The stress is on the first syllable: GAS-ket. The first vowel is a short æ (as in cat), the second syllable uses a short ɪ (as in sit) and ends with a clear t. Mouth position: lips relaxed, jaw slightly dropped for the æ, then lift the tongue to the high-front position for ɪ and release a crisp /t/ at the end.
Common mistakes: misplacing stress as GAS-ket vs. gas-KET; pronouncing the second syllable with a schwa (guh-sket) instead of /ɪ/. Another error is delaying the final /t/ or making it a soft d. Corrections: keep primary stress on the first syllable /ˈɡæs.kɪt/, ensure the /ɪ/ in the second syllable is a short, quick vowel, and release the final /t/ crisply without vocalizing a following vowel.
US/UK/AU share /ˈɡæs.kɪt/ in many contexts, but rhotacism and vowel length can vary. US tends to a slightly tenser /æ/ and crisper /t/. UK may have a marginally shorter /æ/ and less pronounced T-flap in rapid speech. Australian tends toward a more relaxed vowel and a clipped but clear /t/. Overall, the vowel quantity is similar, with minor regional flavor in the /æ/ and /ɪ/ durations.
Two challenges: 1) the short, lax vowel sequence /æ/ to /ɪ/ requires rapid tongue shifts, which can blur into /æ ɡɪt/ if rushed. 2) The final /t/ can be unreleased in casual speech or mistaken for a flap. Focused practice on maintaining the /ɪ/ quality and a crisp /t/ can resolve both issues, using slow-to-normal tempo drills with minimal pairs.
The word hinges on a clean short vowel transition from the stressed first syllable to the unstressed second. The /s/ is not combined with a heavy sibilant, so you should avoid turning it into /z/ or a nasalized sound. Ensure the /g/ is hard as in 'go' and that the final /t/ is released rather than swallowed, especially in rapid speech.
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Gasket traces to the early 17th century, with roots likely in Dutch or Germanic languages. The word resembles older forms such as Dutch gasket and German gasketeln, associated with fasteners or joinings. The exact lineage is debated, but the term came into English usage in industrial contexts where rings or sheets of pliable material were used to seal joints. The notion of a gasket as a sealing element solidified by the 18th and 19th centuries as machinery and piping proliferated, requiring reliable, compressible materials to fill gaps under mechanical stress. Early gaskets were made from leather or gutta-percha, evolving through rubber, cork, asbestos, and later synthetic elastomers. In modern engineering, gaskets are specified by material, temperature rating, pressure class, and chemical compatibility, reflecting its essential role in leak prevention. The first known printed references emerge in engineering manuals and maintenance texts of the late 19th century, corresponding with industrial expansion and standardized maintenance practices. Over time, gasket design has diversified—from flat ring gaskets to profile seals and O-rings—yet the core purpose remains the same: to achieve a hermetic or fluid-tight seal under compression and vibration.
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