How to pronounce gutted
Say it like GUHT-id. Gutted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHT).
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- GUHT
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gutted 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gutted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GUHT-id.
What does gutted mean?
- Eviscerated.
- With the most important parts destroyed (often by fire), removed or rendered useless.
- Deeply disappointed or crushed, as by defeat, failure, or loss; let down.
- simple past and past participle of gut How to pronounce gut
Where does gutted come from?
From Middle English gutted, gotted, equivalent to gut + -ed.
Words that rhyme with gutted
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Questions about saying gutted
How do you pronounce gutted?
Say GUHT-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gutted?
Gutted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHT). Broken into parts: GUHT · id.
Is gutted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɡʌtɪd/ (GUHT-id).