How to Pronounce "gung ho"
expression
ˈɡəŋ/ /ˈhoʊ
GUNG-HOH
ɡʌŋ/ /hˈəʊ
GUNG-HOH
Definition
'Gung ho' describes someone who is very excited, eager, or overly enthusiastic, especially about a task or idea.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡəŋ/ /ˈhoʊ
British English
ɡʌŋ/ /hˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUNG-HOH
UK
GUNG-HOH
Listen in Context
Tom is always gung ho about new projects.
The team was gung ho for the game.
She was gung ho about starting her new job.
Don't be too gung ho—let's check the plan first.