How to Pronounce Gunnels

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

GUNN-els

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💡 Tip for remembering “gunnels”

"gunnels" has 2 syllables: gunn-els. It rhymes with ringhals and funnels, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gunnells — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gunnels mean?

noun

  1. A small eel-shaped marine fish of the family Pholidae, especially Pholis gunnellus.

noun

  1. The top edge of the hull of a nautical vessel, where it meets the deck.

Synonyms

butterfishgunnel fishrock eel

Words that rhyme with gunnels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ringhalsfunnelsginnelsgunnellsrunnellsrunnelstunnels

Related words

gunwalegunnellgunnersongunnisongunnerguntergunninggunn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gunnels"?▾

"Gunnels" has 2 syllables: gunn · els.

What does "gunnels" mean?▾

Gunnels: A small eel-shaped marine fish of the family Pholidae, especially Pholis gunnellus.

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