How to pronounce gunfighter
Say it like GUHN-fy-ter. Gunfighter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- fy
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunfighter 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gunfighter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GUHN-fy-tuh.
What does gunfighter mean?
- A person who engages in gunfights; a gunslinger.
Where does gunfighter come from?
From gun + fighter.
Questions about saying gunfighter
How do you pronounce gunfighter?
Say GUHN-fy-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunfighter?
Gunfighter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · fy · ter.
Is gunfighter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪtə/ (GUHN-fy-tuh).