How to Pronounce "gunboat"
word
ˈɡənˌboʊt
GUN-boht
ɡˈʌnbəʊt
gun-BOHT
Definition
A small armed ship, usually used near coasts or rivers, designed for attacking or defending using mounted guns.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡənˌboʊt
British English
ɡˈʌnbəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUN-boht
UK
gun-BOHT
Listen in Context
The navy sent a gunboat to patrol the river.
A gunboat has many big guns on its deck.
The old gunboat was used in the war a hundred years ago.
He studied the history of gunboats on China's rivers.