How to Pronounce Gannets

To pronounce "gannets", say GANN-ets — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “gannets”

"gannets" has 2 syllables: gann-ets. It rhymes with planets and granites, if that helps it stick.

What does gannets mean?

noun

  1. Any of three species of large seabird in the genus Morus, of the family Sulidae. They have black and white bodies and long pointed wings, and hunt for fish by plunge diving and pursuing their prey underwater.
  2. A voracious eater; a glutton.

Words that rhyme with gannets

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planetsgraniteskanitz

Related words

solansguillemotsrazorbillspuffinsseabirdsgodwitsjaegerscurlews

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gannets"?▾

"Gannets" has 2 syllables: gann · ets.

What does "gannets" mean?▾

Gannets: Any of three species of large seabird in the genus Morus, of the family Sulidae. They have black and white bodies and long pointed wings, and hunt for fish by plunge diving and pursuing their prey underwater.

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