How to pronounce gunmetal
Say it like GUHN-met-ul. Gunmetal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- met
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunmetal 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.
- metKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gunmetal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GUHN-met-ul.
What does gunmetal mean?
- An alloy of 88% copper, 10% tin and 2% zinc, originally used for making guns.
- A dark gray or bluish-gray color; gunmetal gray.
Where does gunmetal come from?
From gun + metal.
Questions about saying gunmetal
How do you pronounce gunmetal?
Say GUHN-met-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnmɛtəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnmɛtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunmetal?
Gunmetal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · met · ul.
Is gunmetal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɡʌnmɛtəl/ (GUHN-met-ul).