How to pronounce gunnery
Say it like GUHN-uh-ree. Gunnery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunnery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gunnery
American and British speakers say gunnery in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌnəri/ in the US and /ˈɡʌnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHN-uh-ree.
What does gunnery mean?
- The science of guns and gunfire, including aspects of bullet flight and impact.
- The design and manufacture of guns, particularly those of a large caliber.
- The firing of guns.
Where does gunnery come from?
From gun + -ery.
Words that rhyme with gunnery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gunnery.
Questions about saying gunnery
How do you pronounce gunnery?
Say GUHN-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnəri/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunnery?
Gunnery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say gunnery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌnəri/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.