How to Pronounce Gutter

To pronounce "gutter", say GUTT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡʌt.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡʌt.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gutter”

"gutter" has 2 syllables: gutt-er. It rhymes with flutter and flitter, if that helps it stick.

What does gutter mean?

noun

  1. A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.
  2. A ditch along the side of a road.

verb

  1. To flow or stream; to form gutters.
  2. (of a candle) To melt away by having the molten wax run down along the side of the candle.

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Words that rhyme with gutter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flutterflitterskittersputteraflutterstuttershuttercutterputterrutternutterslitter

Related words

troughditchsewerdrainseweragedrainpipepoolculvert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gutter"?▾

"Gutter" has 2 syllables: gutt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "gutter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gutter" is /ˈɡʌt.ə/.

What does "gutter" mean?▾

Gutter: A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.

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