How to Pronounce "gutless"
word
ˈɡətɫɛs
GUHT-les
ɡˈʌtləs
GUT-luhs
Definition
Describes a person who lacks courage or bravery; someone who is too afraid to act or stand up for themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡətɫɛs
British English
ɡˈʌtləs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUHT-les
UK
GUT-luhs
Listen in Context
He was too gutless to tell the truth.
The team played a gutless game and lost.
Don’t be gutless—stand up for yourself!
That was a gutless decision by the manager, avoiding the real issue.