How to pronounce gunny
Say it like GUHN-ee. Gunny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunny 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gunny
American and British speakers say gunny in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌni/ in the US and /ˈɡʌni/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHN-ee.
What does gunny mean?
- A coarse heavy fabric made of jute or hemp.
- A gunnery sergeant.
- Resembling or characteristic of a gun.
- Full of guns or gunplay.
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Words that rhyme with gunny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gunny.
Questions about saying gunny
How do you pronounce gunny?
Say GUHN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌni/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunny?
Gunny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gunny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌni/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.