How to pronounce gurt
Say it like GURT. Gurt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gurt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of gurt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GURT.
What does gurt mean?
- A gutter or channel for water, hewn out of the bottom of a working drift.
Where does gurt come from?
Origin obscure. Possibly a metathesis of gutter.
Words that rhyme with gurt
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Questions about saying gurt
How do you pronounce gurt?
Say GURT. The American pronunciation is /ɡɝt/. In British English it is /ɡɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gurt?
Gurt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GURT.
Is gurt 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 /ɡɜːt/ (GURT).