How to pronounce gunfighters
Say it like GUHN-fy-terz. Gunfighters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- fy
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunfighters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gunfighters
- 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-tuz.
What does gunfighters mean?
- plural of gunfighter How to pronounce gunfighter
Questions about saying gunfighters
How do you pronounce gunfighters?
Say GUHN-fy-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunfighters?
Gunfighters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · fy · terz.
Is gunfighters 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 /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪtəz/ (GUHN-fy-tuz).