How to Pronounce "son of a gun"
expression
SUHN-uh-vuh-GUHN
SUN-uhv-GUN
Definition
An informal and mildly humorous way to refer to someone, sometimes showing surprise, admiration, or affection, and sometimes expressing irritation. It is not usually considered a strong insult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsən/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡən
British English
sˈʌn/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUHN-uh-vuh-GUHN
UK
SUN-uhv-GUN
Listen in Context
You're a son of a gun for surprising me like that!
My uncle is a real son of a gun—always making us laugh.
That son of a gun broke my favorite mug.
Well, son of a gun, I didn't expect you to win!