American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'gun' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "gun" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "gun"

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Simple pronunciation
guhn
IPA transcription
/gən/
Word frequency
1,271st

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What does "gun" mean?

  1. a tool used to shoot bullets very fast, often used for hunting or protection

Examples of "gun" in a sentence

  • The police officer drew his gun.
  • He aimed his gun at the target.
  • The soldier cleaned his gun.

How common is "gun"?

Gun is the 1,271st most common word in English.

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