How to pronounce gunshy
Say it like GUHN-shy. Gunshy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- shy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunshy 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.
- shyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gunshy
American and British speakers say gunshy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌnʃaɪ/ in the US and /ˈɡʌnʃaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHN-shy.
What does gunshy mean?
- Afraid to use a gun.
- Frightened by the sound of gunfire.
- Fearing the consequences of repeating an act, especially after being reprimanded.“After his last suggestion was laughed at by his colleagues, he was gunshy about making another suggestion.”
Where does gunshy come from?
From gun + shy.
Questions about saying gunshy
How do you pronounce gunshy?
Say GUHN-shy. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnʃaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnʃaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunshy?
Gunshy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · shy.
Do Americans and Brits say gunshy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌnʃaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌnʃaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.