How to pronounce gunter
Say it like GUHN-ter. Gunter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gunter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUHN-tuh.
What does gunter mean?
- A wire that leads from a point near the end of a gaff to a point near the other end. A block travels along this wire, and a halyard is attached to the block. This allows the gaff to be raised to the vertical by a single halyard.
- A set of hoops or parrel beads which secure the gaff loosely to the mast in a vertical position.
Where does gunter come from?
Named after Edmund Gunter, English mathematician and geometer.
Words that rhyme with gunter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gunter.
Questions about saying gunter
How do you pronounce gunter?
Say GUHN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunter?
Gunter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · ter.
Is gunter 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 /ˈɡʌntə/ (GUHN-tuh).