How to pronounce Gujarat
Say it like ghyoo-juh-RAT. Gujarat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAT).
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- ghyoo
- juh
- RAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gujarat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ghyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Gujarat
American and British speakers say Gujarat in essentially the same way: /ˌɡjudʒəˈræt/ in the US and /ˌɡjuːdʒəˈræt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ghyoo-juh-RAT.
What does Gujarat mean?
- A state in western India. Capital: Gandhinagar. Largest city: Ahmedabad.
Words that rhyme with Gujarat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Gujarat.
Questions about saying Gujarat
How do you pronounce Gujarat?
Say ghyoo-juh-RAT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡjudʒəˈræt/. In British English it is /ˌɡjuːdʒəˈræt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gujarat?
Gujarat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAT). Broken into parts: ghyoo · juh · RAT.
Do Americans and Brits say Gujarat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɡjudʒəˈræt/ and the British form is /ˌɡjuːdʒəˈræt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.