How to pronounce guttering
Say it like GUHT-uh-ring. Guttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHT).
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- GUHT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guttering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of guttering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GUHT-uh-ring.
What does guttering mean?
- Of a small flame, flickering and about to be extinguished.
- Gutters, collectively.
- present participle and gerund of gutter How to pronounce gutter
Words that rhyme with guttering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guttering.
Questions about saying guttering
How do you pronounce guttering?
Say GUHT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guttering?
Guttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHT). Broken into parts: GUHT · uh · ring.
Is guttering 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 /ˈɡʌtərɪŋ/ (GUHT-uh-ring).