How to pronounce gurney
Say it like GUR-nee. Gurney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gurney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gurney
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-nee.
What does gurney mean?
- A stretcher having wheeled legs.“The death row convict was strapped into the gurney in order to be given the lethal injection.”
Where does gurney come from?
Unknown. Possibly from Gurney cab, a type of horse-drawn cab on wheels named after Theodore Gurney, the US inventor credited with creating and patenting it in about 1883.
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Words that rhyme with gurney
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Questions about saying gurney
How do you pronounce gurney?
Say GUR-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝni/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gurney?
Gurney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · nee.
Is gurney 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 /ˈɡɜːni/ (GUR-nee).