How to Pronounce "gut reaction"
expression
ˈɡət/ /ɹiˈækʃən
GUT ree-AK-shun
ɡˈʌt/ /ɹɪˈækʃən
GUT ri-AK-shun
Definition
A gut reaction is the immediate feeling or response you have to something, based on instinct rather than careful thought.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡət/ /ɹiˈækʃən
British English
ɡˈʌt/ /ɹɪˈækʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUT ree-AK-shun
UK
GUT ri-AK-shun
Listen in Context
My gut reaction was to say no.
She trusted her gut reaction during the interview.
Sometimes your gut reaction is right.
His gut reaction told him something was wrong, even if he couldn't explain why.