How to pronounce gunsel
Say it like GUHN-sul. Gunsel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunsel 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.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gunsel
American and British speakers say gunsel in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌnsəl/ in the US and /ˈɡʌnsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHN-sul.
What does gunsel mean?
- Synonym of catamite: a young man kept by an elder as a (usually passive) homosexual partner.
- Synonym of bottom: a passive partner in a male homosexual relationship.
- Synonym of bitch: a man forced or coerced into a homosexual relationship.
- A gun-carrying hoodlum or other criminal.
Questions about saying gunsel
How do you pronounce gunsel?
Say GUHN-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnsəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunsel?
Gunsel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · sul.
Do Americans and Brits say gunsel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌnsəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌnsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.