How to pronounce gutting
Say it like GUHT-ing. Gutting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHT).
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- GUHT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gutting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gutting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GUHT-ing.
What does gutting mean?
- present participle and gerund of gut How to pronounce gut
- The remains after gutting a fish.
- The act by which somebody is gutted.
- Disheartening, crushing.
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Words that rhyme with gutting
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Questions about saying gutting
How do you pronounce gutting?
Say GUHT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gutting?
Gutting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHT). Broken into parts: GUHT · ing.
Is gutting 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 /ˈɡʌtɪŋ/ (GUHT-ing).