How to pronounce gus
Say it like GUHS. Gus is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gus
American and British speakers say gus in essentially the same way: /ɡʌs/ in the US and /ɡʌs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHS.
What does gus mean?
- plural of gu How to pronounce gu
Words that rhyme with gus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gus.
Questions about saying gus
How do you pronounce gus?
Say GUHS. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌs/. In British English it is /ɡʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gus?
Gus is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHS.
Do Americans and Brits say gus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌs/ and the British form is /ɡʌs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.