How to pronounce "gutes" in English
GU·tes
Primary stress: gu
Hear native speakers say gutes in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “gutes”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
GU
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
tes
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("GU"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "gutes" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "gutes is" sounds like "gutes-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "gutes" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“United Nations Secretary General Antonio gutes will also join Ukrainian President Vladimir zielinski will address the meeting via video link”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“on the border with Israel un Secretary General Antonio gutes warn the attack highlights the risk of the conflict spilling”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Secretary General Antonio gutes opened the session by calling for maximum restraint saying the region cannot afford another”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“to the UN also called on gutes to resign the UN Chief had early you criticized”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“gutes commissioner gues the number of uh refugees worldwide in 2012 is set to”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“So gutes is racing to keep up with events and his UN80 reform proposal”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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United Nations Secretary General Antonio gutes will also join Ukrainian President Vladimir zielinski will address the meeting via video link
Hear it in context: “gutes”
52 clipsThe English word “gutes”. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (gu · tes), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (gu). Grammatically, “gutes” functions as a noun, verb, adjective and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 52 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “gutes” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @16:56
“of artillery shells to Keith they're gathering for a summit in Brussels where United Nations Secretary General Antonio gutes will also join Ukrainian President Vladimir zielinski will address the meeting via video link Ukrainian President Vladimir zielinski will address the meeting via video link”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @8:20
“southern Lebanon Isam Abdullah of the Reuters news agency was covering clashes on the border with Israel un Secretary General Antonio gutes warn the attack highlights the risk of the conflict spilling highlights the risk of the conflict spilling”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @9:12
“well the UN Security Council is holding an emergency session over the attack Secretary General Antonio gutes opened the session by calling for maximum restraint saying the region cannot afford another restraint saying the region cannot afford another”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @0:19
“launched a furious attack on the head of the UN Antonio gues Israel's ambassador to the UN also called on gutes to resign the UN Chief had early you criticized Israel's bombardment of Gaza and called for an end to what he described as the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @0:19
“Nations in the interview un High Commissioner for refugees Antonio gutes commissioner gues the number of uh refugees worldwide in 2012 is set to reach the highest level this century and one of the major reasons for that is the”
Definition & Meaning: “gutes”
- The alimentary canal, especially the intestine.
- The abdomen of a person, especially one that is enlarged.
- To eviscerate.
- To remove or destroy the most important parts of.
- Made of gut.
- Instinctive.
Example Sentences (3)
- “You've developed quite a beer gut since I last met you.”
- “Holonym: field dress”
- “United Nations Secretary General Antonio gutes will also join Ukrainian President Vladimir zielinski will address the meeting via video link”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “gutes”
- Syllables:
- gu · tes
- Primary stress:
- gu
- Hear it in context
- gutes
Synonyms: “gutes”
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Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"gutes" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "gutes" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about gutes
How many syllables are in “gutes”?
“gutes” has 2 syllables: gu · tes.
Where is the stress in “gutes”?
The primary stress in “gutes” is on “GU”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “gutes” mean?
The alimentary canal, especially the intestine.
How can I hear “gutes” used in real sentences?
This page has 52 real-world video examples of “gutes” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “gutes”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].