How to pronounce gees
Say it like JEES. Gees is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JEES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gees pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gees
American and British speakers say gees in essentially the same way: /dʒis/ in the US and /ɡiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHEEZ.
What does gees mean?
- plural of gee How to pronounce gee
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gee How to pronounce gee
Words that rhyme with gees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gees.
Questions about saying gees
How do you pronounce gees?
Say JEES. The American pronunciation is /dʒis/. In British English it is /ɡiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gees?
Gees is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JEES.
Do Americans and Brits say gees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒis/ and the British form is /ɡiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.