How to pronounce gunite
Say it like GUHN-eyet. Gunite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunite 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.
- eyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gunite
American and British speakers say gunite in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈɡʌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHN-eyet.
What does gunite mean?
- A form of shotcrete in which a dry cementitious mixture is blown through a hose to the nozzle, with water injected only at the point of application.
Where does gunite come from?
From gun + -ite, originally a trademark from 1909.
Questions about saying gunite
How do you pronounce gunite?
Say GUHN-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunite?
Gunite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · eyet.
Do Americans and Brits say gunite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.