How to Pronounce Gout

To pronounce "gout", say GOUT — one syllable, IPA /[ɡʌut]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/[ɡʌut]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gout”

"gout" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with stout and rout, if that helps it stick.

What does gout mean?

noun

  1. An extremely painful inflammation of joints, especially of the big toe, caused by a metabolic defect resulting in the accumulation of uric acid in the blood and the deposition of urates around the joints.
  2. (usually followed by of) A spurt or splotch.

verb

  1. To spurt.

Synonyms

crystalline arthritisgouty arthritisurarthritis

Words that rhyme with gout

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stoutroutflouttoutdevoutdoubtspoutpoutgloutcloutscoutshout

Related words

urarthritispodagradropdripsplashtrickletophaceoustaste

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gout"?▾

"Gout" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gout"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gout" is /[ɡʌut]/.

What does "gout" mean?▾

Gout: An extremely painful inflammation of joints, especially of the big toe, caused by a metabolic defect resulting in the accumulation of uric acid in the blood and the deposition of urates around the joints.

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