How to Pronounce Gutting

To pronounce "gutting", say GUTT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡʌtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡʌtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gutting”

"gutting" has 2 syllables: gutt-ing. It rhymes with jutting and cutting, if that helps it stick.

What does gutting mean?

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.”

noun

  1. (chiefly in the plural) The remains after gutting a fish.

    “mackerel guttings”

adjective

  1. Disheartening, crushing.

Synonyms

guts

Words that rhyme with gutting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

juttingcuttingabuttingputtingstruttingtuttingshittingwitingclearcuttingruttingtwittingrebutting

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gutting"?▾

"Gutting" has 2 syllables: gutt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "gutting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gutting" is /ˈɡʌtɪŋ/.

What does "gutting" mean?▾

Gutting: To eviscerate.

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