How to pronounce gannet
Say it like GAN-it. Gannet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAN).
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- GAN
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gannet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gannet
American and British speakers say gannet in essentially the same way: /ˈɡænɪt/ in the US and /ˈɡænɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAN-it.
What does gannet mean?
- Any of three species of large seabird in the genus Morus, of the family Sulidae. They have black and white bodies and long pointed wings, and hunt for fish by plunge diving and pursuing their prey underwater.
- A voracious eater; a glutton.
- To wolf down, gobble or eat (something) voraciously.
Where does gannet come from?
Cognate with Dutch gent, Middle Low German gante, German Ganter, Ganser, all “gander, male goose”.
Questions about saying gannet
How do you pronounce gannet?
Say GAN-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡænɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡænɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gannet?
Gannet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAN). Broken into parts: GAN · it.
Do Americans and Brits say gannet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡænɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɡænɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.