how to pronounce gauntlet

/ˈɡɔːntlət/

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gauntlet is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of gauntlet in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… to throw down the gauntlet on this …”

meaning of gauntlet

Gauntlet is a piece of armor that protects the forearm and hand.

gauntlet frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word gauntlet occurs in english on average 1.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.