How to pronounce gut
Say it like GUHT. Gut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gut
American and British speakers say gut in essentially the same way: /ɡʌt/ in the US and /ɡʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHT.
What does gut mean?
- the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
- a narrow channel or strait
- a strong cord made from the intestines of sheep and used in surgery
- empty completely; destroy the inside of“Gut the building”
- remove the guts of“gut the sheep”
Where does gut come from?
The verb is from Middle English gutten, gotten (“to gut”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with gut
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gut.
Questions about saying gut
How do you pronounce gut?
Say GUHT. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌt/. In British English it is /ɡʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gut?
Gut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHT.
Do Americans and Brits say gut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌt/ and the British form is /ɡʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.