How to pronounce guncotton
Say it like GUHN-kot-un. Guncotton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- kot
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guncotton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guncotton
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GUHN-kot-un.
What does guncotton mean?
- nitrocellulose
Where does guncotton come from?
From gun + cotton.
Questions about saying guncotton
How do you pronounce guncotton?
Say GUHN-kot-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnˌkɑtən/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnˌkɒtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guncotton?
Guncotton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · kot · un.
Is guncotton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡʌnˌkɒtən/ (GUHN-kot-un).