How to Pronounce "gatling"
word
ˈɡætɫɪŋ
GAT-ling
ˈɡætlɪŋ
GAT-ling
Definition
A 'Gatling' refers to a type of early rapid-fire gun invented in the 19th century, known for its rotating barrels. The word is most often used in historical or military contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡætɫɪŋ
British English
ˈɡætlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAT-ling
UK
GAT-ling
Listen in Context
The museum has a real Gatling gun on display.
A Gatling gun can fire many bullets very quickly.
The soldiers used a Gatling in battle.
People were amazed by how fast the Gatling gun could shoot compared to older weapons.