How to pronounce gunwale
Say it like GUHN-ul. Gunwale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunwale 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gunwale
American and British speakers say gunwale in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌnəl/ in the US and /ˈɡʌnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHN-ul.
What does gunwale mean?
- The top edge of the hull of a nautical vessel, at or above where the hull meets the deck.
Where does gunwale come from?
From Middle English gonnewalle, itself from gonne (“gun”) + wale, as it used to support the ship's guns; equivalent to gun + wale.
Words that rhyme with gunwale
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gunwale.
Questions about saying gunwale
How do you pronounce gunwale?
Say GUHN-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunwale?
Gunwale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say gunwale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌnəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.