How to pronounce gutter
Say it like GUHT-er. Gutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHT).
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- GUHT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gutter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gutter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GUHT-uh.
What does gutter mean?
- A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.
- A ditch along the side of a road.
- A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.“The gutters must be cleared of leaves a few times a year.”
- One who or that which guts.
- To flow or stream; to form gutters.
- To melt away by having the molten wax run down along the side of the candle.
- To flicker as if about to be extinguished.
Where does gutter come from?
From Middle English gutter, guttur, goter, from Anglo-Norman guttere, from Old French goutiere (French gouttière), ultimately from Latin gutta (“drop”).
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Words that rhyme with gutter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gutter.
Questions about saying gutter
How do you pronounce gutter?
Say GUHT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gutter?
Gutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHT). Broken into parts: GUHT · er.
Is gutter 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 /ˈɡʌtə/ (GUHT-uh).