How to pronounce gulps
Say it like GUHLPS. Gulps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHLPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gulps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHLPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gulps
American and British speakers say gulps in essentially the same way: /ɡʌlps/ in the US and /ɡʌlps/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHLPS.
What does gulps mean?
- plural of gulp How to pronounce gulp
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gulp How to pronounce gulp
Questions about saying gulps
How do you pronounce gulps?
Say GUHLPS. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌlps/. In British English it is /ɡʌlps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gulps?
Gulps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHLPS.
Do Americans and Brits say gulps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌlps/ and the British form is /ɡʌlps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.