How to Pronounce Gunpowder

To pronounce "gunpowder", say GUNP-owd-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gunpowder”

"gunpowder" has 3 syllables: gunp-owd-er. It rhymes with chowder, if that helps it stick.

What does gunpowder mean?

noun

  1. An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulphur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.
  2. Short for gunpowder tea.

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Words that rhyme with gunpowder

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chowder

Related words

powderammunitionwildfirefiredustwheelpiratepowdered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gunpowder"?▾

"Gunpowder" has 3 syllables: gunp · owd · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "gunpowder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gunpowder" is /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/.

What does "gunpowder" mean?▾

Gunpowder: An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulphur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.

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