How to Pronounce Gules

To pronounce "gules", say GUL-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡjuːlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɡjuːlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gules”

"gules" has 2 syllables: gul-es. It rhymes with spools and jewels, if that helps it stick.

What does gules mean?

noun

  1. The throat; the gullet.

noun

  1. Red, e.g. on a coat of arms, typically represented in engraving by vertical parallel lines.

adjective

  1. In blazon, of the colour red.

    “The symbol of the Red Cross is a cross gules.”

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Words that rhyme with gules

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spoolsjewelsfoolspoolsstoolsghoulsoverrulesridiculestoolsmulesmoleculesjoules

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gules"?▾

"Gules" has 2 syllables: gul · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "gules"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gules" is /ˈɡjuːlz/.

What does "gules" mean?▾

Gules: The throat; the gullet.

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