How to pronounce gunned
Say it like GUHND. Gunned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gunned
American and British speakers say gunned in essentially the same way: /ɡʌnd/ in the US and /ɡʌnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHND.
What does gunned mean?
- simple past and past participle of gun How to pronounce gun
- Equipped or bedecked with guns.“She was armored and gunned and ready for action.”
Words that rhyme with gunned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gunned.
Questions about saying gunned
How do you pronounce gunned?
Say GUHND. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌnd/. In British English it is /ɡʌnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunned?
Gunned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHND.
Do Americans and Brits say gunned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌnd/ and the British form is /ɡʌnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.