How to pronounce gee
Say it like JEE. Gee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gee
American and British speakers say gee in essentially the same way: /dʒi/ in the US and /dʒiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEE.
What does gee mean?
- a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
- turn to the right side“the horse geed”
- give a command to a horse to turn to the right side
Where does gee come from?
A shortening of Jesus, perhaps as in the oath by Jesus.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- g
Words that rhyme with gee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gee.
Questions about saying gee
How do you pronounce gee?
Say JEE. The American pronunciation is /dʒi/. In British English it is /dʒiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gee?
Gee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JEE.
Do Americans and Brits say gee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒi/ and the British form is /dʒiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.