How to pronounce ghut
Say it like GUHT. Ghut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of ghut
American and British speakers say ghut in essentially the same way: /ɡʌt/ in the US and /ɡʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHT.
What does ghut mean?
- A steep ravine leading to the sea.
Where does ghut come from?
Occasionally suggested to be a variant of ghat, from Hindi, but compare native English dialectal gut (“narrow channel or stream of water; opening through cliffs leading to the sea”).
Words that rhyme with ghut
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ghut.
Words that sound like ghut
Questions about saying ghut
How do you pronounce ghut?
Say GUHT. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌt/. In British English it is /ɡʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghut?
Ghut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHT.
Do Americans and Brits say ghut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌt/ and the British form is /ɡʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ghut?
Ghut sounds the same as gut in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.