How to Pronounce "blood and guts"
expression
BLUHD-ənd-GUHTS
bl-UD-ənd-GUTS
Definition
This expression refers to scenes with a lot of graphic violence, blood, and internal organs, often used when describing violent movies, games, or real-life events. It can also mean showing bravery and determination, but this is less common.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫəd/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɡəts
British English
blˈʌd/ /ˈænd/ /ɡˈʌts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLUHD-ənd-GUHTS
UK
bl-UD-ənd-GUTS
Listen in Context
This horror movie is full of blood and guts.
Some people don’t like movies with blood and guts.
The video game has a lot of blood and guts.
If you're looking for blood and guts, this movie won’t disappoint you.