How to pronounce gunplay
Say it like GUHN-play. Gunplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- play
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunplay 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.
- playGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gunplay
American and British speakers say gunplay in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌnˌpleɪ/ in the US and /ˈɡʌnˌpleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHN-play.
What does gunplay mean?
- The discharge of firearms, usually with violent intent and in confrontations.“In the aftermath of the Iraq War, the streets of Baghdad were sometimes filled with gunplay.”
- A sexual practice involving the use of a (usually unloaded) firearm for physical and mental stimulation.
Where does gunplay come from?
From gun + play.
Questions about saying gunplay
How do you pronounce gunplay?
Say GUHN-play. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnˌpleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnˌpleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunplay?
Gunplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · play.
Do Americans and Brits say gunplay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌnˌpleɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌnˌpleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.