How to pronounce gunning
Say it like GUHN-ing. Gunning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunning 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gunning
American and British speakers say gunning in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡʌnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHN-ing.
What does gunning mean?
Words that rhyme with gunning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gunning.
Questions about saying gunning
How do you pronounce gunning?
Say GUHN-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunning?
Gunning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say gunning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.