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