How to Pronounce "gutter"
word
/ˈɡətɝ/
GUH-dur
/ɡˈʌtɐ/
GUH-tuh
Definition
A gutter is a long, narrow channel along the edge of a roof or at the side of a street, used to carry away rainwater. It can also refer to the lowest or dirtiest part of something, sometimes used metaphorically.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡətɝ/
British English
/ɡˈʌtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUH-dur
UK
GUH-tuh
Listen in Context
The rainwater flows into the gutter.
Leaves are blocking the gutter.
There is a gutter on each side of the street.
He cleaned out the gutters before the storm.