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The word 'guts' has one syllable.
ˈgʌts


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Guts'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Guts' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /g/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position depends on the sound that comes next.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /ʌ/
TongueThe tongue relaxes. The back of the tongue presses down a little bit. The tip of the tongue is forward.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /t/
TongueThe tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#5: /s/
TongueThe tongue is behind the teeth.
Lips
TeethThe teeth remain clenched.
AirThe air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'guts'

He jumped off the cliff, flew through the air, and landed with gutsy grace!

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Gilly the goat had great guts, Galloping gleefully, causing no buts. Grinning and gobbling, he gobbled and gulped, Gulping and gobbling, his guts never slumped. Giggling and gazing at the green grass, Gutsy Gilly gulped it down, oh, quite fast! Gulping and grazing, his guts so grand, Guzzle away, Gilly! You go, gutsy goat, go! Grazing on gumballs, Gilly did giggle, His gutsy endeavor made the others snicker. Gutsily guzzling gumdrops, no guilt or regrets, Gaily he giggled with gummy candies, the best! Gutsy Gilly, with guts so strong, Gulped and giggled all day long. Gifting us giggles, Gilly did show, That guts and giggles make life joyfully flow!

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