How to pronounce geas
Say it like GHESH. Geas is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHESH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of geas
American and British speakers say geas in essentially the same way: /ɡɛʃ/ in the US and /ɡɛʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHESH.
What does geas mean?
- A (generally magical) vow, obligation or injunction placed upon someone to do or not do something, which typically brings harm if violated and blessings if obeyed.
- A mystical compulsion.
Where does geas come from?
Borrowed, like English geis, from Irish geis (“injunction; taboo, prohibition, spell”).
Words that rhyme with geas
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geas.
Questions about saying geas
How do you pronounce geas?
Say GHESH. The American pronunciation is /ɡɛʃ/. In British English it is /ɡɛʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geas?
Geas is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHESH.
Do Americans and Brits say geas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɛʃ/ and the British form is /ɡɛʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.