How to pronounce gunport
Say it like GUHN-port. Gunport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- port
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunport 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.
- portKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gunport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUHN-pawt.
What does gunport mean?
- A hatch in the hull of a ship through which a cannon is fired.
Where does gunport come from?
From gun + port.
Questions about saying gunport
How do you pronounce gunport?
Say GUHN-port. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnpɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunport?
Gunport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · port.
Is gunport pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡʌnpɔːt/ (GUHN-pawt).