How to pronounce geez
Say it like JEEZ. Geez is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geez pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of geez
American and British speakers say geez in essentially the same way: /dʒiz/ in the US and /dʒiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEEZ.
What does geez mean?
- An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.“Geez, that was one heck of a week.”
- Informal address to a male.“Hi geez, you alright?”
Where does geez come from?
A minced oath from the word Jesus.
Words that rhyme with geez
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geez.
Words that sound like geez
- g's
Questions about saying geez
How do you pronounce geez?
Say JEEZ. The American pronunciation is /dʒiz/. In British English it is /dʒiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geez?
Geez is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say geez the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒiz/ and the British form is /dʒiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as geez?
Geez sounds the same as g's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.