How to pronounce geis
Say it like GHYZE. Geis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of geis
American and British speakers say geis in essentially the same way: /ɡaɪz/ in the US and /ɡaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHYZE.
What does geis mean?
- Synonym of geas (“a mystical injunction: a prohibition, or obligation/compulsion”).
- plural of gei
Where does geis come from?
Borrowed from Irish geis.
Words that rhyme with geis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geis.
Words that sound like geis
- guise
- guy's
Questions about saying geis
How do you pronounce geis?
Say GHYZE. The American pronunciation is /ɡaɪz/. In British English it is /ɡaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geis?
Geis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say geis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡaɪz/ and the British form is /ɡaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as geis?
Geis sounds the same as guise, guy's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.