How to pronounce geers
Say it like GHEE-erz. Geers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEE).
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US American/ˈɡiɚz/GHEE-erz
UK British/ˈɡiːəz/GHEE-uz
- GHEE
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of geers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHEE-uz.
What does geers mean?
noun
- plural of geer
Questions about saying geers
How do you pronounce geers?
Say GHEE-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡiɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡiːəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geers?
Geers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEE). Broken into parts: GHEE · erz.
Is geers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡiːəz/ (GHEE-uz).