How to Pronounce Guns

To pronounce "guns", say GUNS — one syllable, IPA /ɡʌnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡʌnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “guns”

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

What does guns mean?

noun

  1. A device for projecting a hard object very forcefully; a firearm or cannon.

    “Guns were considered improvements of crossbows and catapults.”

  2. A device operated by a trigger and acting in a manner similar to a firearm.

    “There are some guns that are not designed for killing.”

verb

  1. (with “down”) To shoot someone or something, usually with a firearm.

    “He gunned down the hitmen.”

  2. To speed something up.

    “He gunned the engine.”

noun

  1. Well-developed muscles of the upper arm, especially the biceps and triceps.

Synonyms

bicepspythons

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Words that rhyme with guns

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bunstonsshunsrunshandgunsonessonsnunsstunsoverrunsfunsoutruns

Related words

shooterartilleryordnancegunslingerthrottlegunmangasaccelerator

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guns"?▾

"Guns" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "guns"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guns" is /ɡʌnz/.

What does "guns" mean?▾

Guns: A device for projecting a hard object very forcefully; a firearm or cannon.

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