How to pronounce gutless
Say it like GUHT-les. Gutless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHT).
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- GUHT
- les
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gutless 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.
- lesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gutless
American and British speakers say gutless in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌtlɛs/ in the US and /ˈɡʌtlɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHT-les.
What does gutless mean?
- Without a gut.
- Cowardly; lacking courage or morals.
Where does gutless come from?
From gut + -less.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying gutless
How do you pronounce gutless?
Say GUHT-les. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌtlɛs/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌtlɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gutless?
Gutless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHT). Broken into parts: GUHT · les.
Do Americans and Brits say gutless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌtlɛs/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌtlɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.