How to pronounce gaunt
Say it like GAWNT. Gaunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAWNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gaunt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAWNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gaunt
American and British speakers say gaunt in essentially the same way: /ɡɔnt/ in the US and /ɡɔːnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAWNT.
What does gaunt mean?
- Angular, bony, and lean.
- Unhealthily thin, as from hunger or illness: drawn, emaciated, haggard.
- Of a place or thing: bleak, desolate.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with gaunt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gaunt.
Questions about saying gaunt
How do you pronounce gaunt?
Say GAWNT. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔnt/. In British English it is /ɡɔːnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gaunt?
Gaunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAWNT.
Do Americans and Brits say gaunt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɔnt/ and the British form is /ɡɔːnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.