How to pronounce gists
Say it like JISTS. Gists is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JISTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JISTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gists
American and British speakers say gists in essentially the same way: /dʒɪsts/ in the US and /dʒɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: JISTS.
What does gists mean?
- plural of gist How to pronounce gist
Questions about saying gists
How do you pronounce gists?
Say JISTS. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪsts/. In British English it is /dʒɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gists?
Gists is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JISTS.
Do Americans and Brits say gists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪsts/ and the British form is /dʒɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.