Cómo pronunciar «guru» en inglés
ˈɡʊruː
GOOR·oo
Acento principal: GOOR
Escucha a hablantes nativos decir «guru» en contexto en clips de video reales
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “guru”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
GOOR
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
oo
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("GOOR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "guru" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Guru Granth Sahib on the top.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“guru. He--If you've heard the words--the phrase "artificial intelligence," that was him.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“Guru Nanak famously said there is no Hindu, there is no Musalman.”— Khan AcademyWatch clip
“guru on business model generation and today we are honored to have him here he's got a very special day planned for you uh where he's going to get you guys”— StanfordWatch clip
“Guru, the CHP's chairman, who has been leading nationwide anti-government protests, recently warned that Turkey risked drifting into autocracy.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“guru who tells you that you know, like women only want one thing or women only want”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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Guru Granth Sahib on the top.
Escuchar en contexto: “guru”
1370 clipsThe Inglés word “guru” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈɡʊruː (phonetic respelling: GOOR-oo). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (GOOR · oo), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (GOOR). Grammatically, “guru” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 1370 authentic Inglés video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “guru” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, YaleCourses, Khan Academy.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @10:33
“you know, a very small card with a picture of a Guru Granth Sahib on the top. And inside, what was written in Hindi uh Gurmukhi, was that Gurmukhi, was that”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @20:45
“was a story there about Marvin Minsky who is the A. I. guru. He--If you've heard the words--the phrase "artificial intelligence," that was him. words--the phrase "artificial intelligence," that was him.”
- 🇺🇸 USKhan AcademyClip #3 · @7:12
“to be practiced in India at that time. Guru Nanak famously said there is no Hindu, there is no Musalman. there is no Musalman.”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #4 · @0:48
“speaker who has come to us all the way from Switzerland Alexander Oster is the guru on business model generation and today we are honored to have him here he's got a very special day planned for you uh where he's going to get you guys he's got a very special day planned for you uh where he's going to get you guys”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @3:38
“people in a difficult situation and then robbed them were all CHP people. Guru, the CHP's chairman, who has been leading nationwide anti-government protests, recently warned that Turkey risked drifting into autocracy. Analysts protests, recently warned that Turkey risked drifting into autocracy. Analysts”
Definición y significado: “guru”
- In Indian traditions: a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge to a shishya.
- Any general teacher (as a term of respect).
- To act as a guru; to give wise advice
Oraciones de ejemplo (3)
- “When the gooroo arrives at the house of a disciple, the whole family prostrate themselves at his feet, and the spiritual guide puts his right foot on the heads of the prostrate family.”
- “Guru Granth Sahib on the top. And inside, what was written in Hindi uh Gurmukhi, was that”
- “guru. He--If you've heard the words--the phrase "artificial intelligence," that was him.”
Frases comunes y colocaciones
Pronunciación: “guru”
- Pronunciation:
- GOOR-oo
- Sílabas:
- GOOR · oo
- Written Hyphenation:
- gu · ru
- Acento principal:
- GOOR
- IPA:
- ˈɡʊruː
- Escuchar en contexto
- guru
Palabras que riman con “guru”
-ʊruPalabras con sonido idéntico (Homófonos)
Sonido únicoNo se conocen homófonos exactos para "guru" (⁄ˈɡʊruː⁄).
Preguntas frecuentes sobre «guru»
¿Cómo se pronuncia «guru» en inglés?
«guru» se pronuncia ⁄ˈɡʊruː⁄ (GOOR-oo). Escucha los clips de video de hablantes nativos arriba para oírla en contexto real.
¿Cuántas sílabas tiene «guru»?
«guru» tiene 2 sílabas: GOOR · oo.
¿Dónde está el acento en «guru»?
El acento principal en «guru» está en «GOOR». Presta atención a esa sílaba tónica en los videos de arriba.
¿Qué significa «guru»?
In Indian traditions: a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge to a shishya.
¿Cómo puedo escuchar «guru» en frases reales?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “guru”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).