How to pronounce gunnel
Say it like GUHN-ul. Gunnel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunnel 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gunnel
American and British speakers say gunnel in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌnəl/ in the US and /ˈɡʌnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHN-ul.
What does gunnel mean?
- Alternative spelling of gunwale.
- A small eel-shaped marine fish of the family Pholidae, especially Pholis gunnellus.
Where does gunnel come from?
From Middle English gonnewalle, itself from gonne (“gun”) + wale, as it used to support the ship's guns; equivalent to gun + wale.
Words that rhyme with gunnel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gunnel.
Questions about saying gunnel
How do you pronounce gunnel?
Say GUHN-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunnel?
Gunnel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say gunnel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌnəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.