Guru
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A spiritual teacher or guide. An expert or authority in a particular field.
“She's considered a tech guru in Silicon Valley.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɡʊruː/
Syllables
gu·ru
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Double U vowels with G and R consonants.
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Worth 5 points, unusual double U pattern.
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