How to pronounce gunfight
Say it like GUHN-fyte. Gunfight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunfight 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.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gunfight
American and British speakers say gunfight in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/ in the US and /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHN-fyte.
What does gunfight mean?
- A battle (or a duel) using small arms.
- To engage in battle using small arms.
Where does gunfight come from?
From gun + fight.
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Questions about saying gunfight
How do you pronounce gunfight?
Say GUHN-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunfight?
Gunfight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · fyte.
Do Americans and Brits say gunfight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.