How to pronounce gunnysack
Say it like GUHN-ee-sak. Gunnysack has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- ee
- sak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunnysack 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.
- sakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gunnysack
American and British speakers say gunnysack in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌniˌsæk/ in the US and /ˈɡʌniˌsæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHN-ee-sak.
What does gunnysack mean?
- Alternative spelling of gunny sack.
Questions about saying gunnysack
How do you pronounce gunnysack?
Say GUHN-ee-sak. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌniˌsæk/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌniˌsæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunnysack?
Gunnysack has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · ee · sak.
Do Americans and Brits say gunnysack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌniˌsæk/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌniˌsæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.