How to Pronounce Guttural

To pronounce "guttural", say GUTT-ur-al — 3 syllables, IPA /[ˈɡʌɾɚɫ̩]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/[ˈɡʌɾɚɫ̩]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “guttural”

"guttural" has 3 syllables: gutt-ur-al. It rhymes with litoral and glutaral, if that helps it stick.

What does guttural mean?

noun

  1. A harsh and throaty spoken sound

adjective

  1. Sounding harsh and throaty.

    “Arabic is considered a very guttural language, with many harsh consonants.”

  2. Articulated at the back of the mouth.

Words that rhyme with guttural

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

litoralglutaral

Related words

croakingcroakycacophonouscacophonicgutteralgrumroughgurgly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guttural"?▾

"Guttural" has 3 syllables: gutt · ur · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "guttural"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guttural" is /[ˈɡʌɾɚɫ̩]/.

What does "guttural" mean?▾

Guttural: A harsh and throaty spoken sound

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