How to pronounce gunsmoke
Say it like GUHN-smohk. Gunsmoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- smohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunsmoke 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.
- smohkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gunsmoke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GUHN-smohk.
What does gunsmoke mean?
- Smoke produced by the firing of a gun.
Where does gunsmoke come from?
From gun + smoke.
Questions about saying gunsmoke
How do you pronounce gunsmoke?
Say GUHN-smohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnˌsmoʊk/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnˌsməʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunsmoke?
Gunsmoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · smohk.
Is gunsmoke pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡʌnˌsməʊk/ (GUHN-smohk).