How to Pronounce "guttersnipe"
word
ˈɡʌtərˌsnaɪp
GUH-ter-snipe
ɡˈʌtəsnˌaɪp
GUH-tuh-snipe
Definition
A guttersnipe is a poor child who lives or spends a lot of time in the streets, often seen as uneducated or behaving badly. The term is old-fashioned and can be insulting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡʌtərˌsnaɪp
British English
ɡˈʌtəsnˌaɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUH-ter-snipe
UK
GUH-tuh-snipe
Listen in Context
The story is about a young guttersnipe who dreams of a better life.
He was called a guttersnipe by the rich people in town.
No one wanted to play with the guttersnipe because he was always dirty.
She rose from being a guttersnipe to becoming a successful businesswoman.