Pronunciation: [ɡˈʌtnɪʃ] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Gutnish" can be explained through its IPA phonetic transcription [ˈɡʌtnɪʃ]. The "G" is pronounced as a voiced velar plosive, the "u" as a short u vowel sound, the "t" as an unvoiced alveolar stop, the "n" as a voiced alveolar nasal, the "i" as a short i vowel sound, and the "sh" as an unvoiced postalveolar fricative. This word is used to refer to the dialect spoken on the Swedish island of Gotland.
Gutnish refers to a dialect of the Swedish language that is spoken primarily in the province of Gotland, an island located off the southeastern coast of Sweden. It is also known as Gutar or Gotlandic. Gutnish is considered to be one of the most distinct and ancient dialects of Swedish, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages.
The Gutnish dialect features several unique phonetic and grammatical characteristics that differentiate it from standard Swedish. For instance, Gutnish has retained many archaic features of Old Norse, the language spoken by the Vikings. This includes a pronunciation of certain vowels and consonants that differs from standard Swedish. Additionally, Gutnish has preserved the use of certain grammatical forms that have become obsolete in other Swedish dialects.
The dialect is also characterized by its own distinct vocabulary and idiomatic expressions that are specific to the island of Gotland. Due to the geographical isolation of Gotland, Gutnish has developed independently and has been less influenced by other Swedish dialects. This has helped to maintain its unique linguistic features over the years.
Today, Gutnish is spoken by a small number of people on Gotland, and it is most commonly used in informal and familial settings. However, efforts have been made to preserve and study the dialect, which holds cultural and historical significance for the people of Gotland.
The word Gutnish refers to the dialect spoken on the Swedish island of Gotland. Its etymology stems from the name Gotland itself. Gotland is derived from the Old Norse word Gotlar or Gutar, which referred to the people living on the island. Over time, the term Gotlar transformed into Götar in Swedish, related to the word Goths in English. Thus, the dialect spoken by the people of Gotland became known as Gutnish.
