How to pronounce gutters
Say it like GUHT-erz. Gutters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHT).
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US American/ˈɡʌtɚz/GUHT-erz
UK British/ˈɡʌtəz/GUHT-uz
- GUHT
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gutters 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gutters
- 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-uz.
What does gutters mean?
noun
- plural of gutter How to pronounce gutter
- mud; dirt
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gutter How to pronounce gutter
Questions about saying gutters
How do you pronounce gutters?
Say GUHT-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gutters?
Gutters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHT). Broken into parts: GUHT · erz.
Is gutters 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 /ˈɡʌtəz/ (GUHT-uz).