How to pronounce gulch
Say it like GUHLCH. Gulch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHLCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gulch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHLCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gulch
American and British speakers say gulch in essentially the same way: /ɡʌltʃ/ in the US and /ɡʌltʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHLCH.
What does gulch mean?
- A ravine-like or deep V-shaped valley, often eroded by flash floods; shallower than a canyon and deeper than a gully.
Where does gulch come from?
From earlier gulsh (“sink in, gush out”), from Middle English gulchen (“to gulp, spew”), probably from the source of gulp.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gulch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gulch.
Questions about saying gulch
How do you pronounce gulch?
Say GUHLCH. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌltʃ/. In British English it is /ɡʌltʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gulch?
Gulch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHLCH.
Do Americans and Brits say gulch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌltʃ/ and the British form is /ɡʌltʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.