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