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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gutta

/ˈɡʌtə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.37 in modern English

Syllables
gut-ta
IPA
/ˈɡʌtə/
6
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A drop (of liquid, especially a medication).

Dated

noun

A small water-repelling, cone-shaped projection used in the architrave of the Doric order in classical architecture.

noun

A small round spot of colour.

Etymology

From Middle English gutta, from Latin gutta. Doublet of gout and goutte.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

guttae (plural) guttas (plural)

Phrases

gutta hangkang gutta-percha gutta serena

Frequently Paired Words

gutta hangkang gutta-percha gutta serena

Synonyms

gt gtt

Questions

How do you pronounce gutta?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡʌtə/.
What does gutta mean?
A drop (of liquid, especially a medication).
Where does gutta come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce gutta

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