How to Pronounce Gut

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

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Letters

/ɡʌt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gut”

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

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

What does gut mean?

noun

  1. The alimentary canal, especially the intestine.
  2. The abdomen of a person, especially one that is enlarged

    “beer gut”

verb

  1. To eviscerate.

    “The fisherman guts the fish before cooking them.”

  2. To remove or destroy the most important parts of.

    “Congress gutted the welfare bill.”

adjective

  1. Made of gut.

    “a violin with gut strings”

  2. Instinctive.

    “gut reaction”

Synonyms

abdomenbeer bellybeer gutbellypaunchpotbellystomachtum

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Words that rhyme with gut

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buttstrutsmutglutrutrebutcutthatnutslutchestnutscuttlebutt

Related words

bowelintestinecatgutintestinalgastrointestinalmidgutviscerastomach

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gut"?▾

"Gut" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gut"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gut" is /ɡʌt/.

What does "gut" mean?▾

Gut: The alimentary canal, especially the intestine.

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