How to pronounce gps
Say it like GHEE-pee-es. Gps has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEE).
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- GHEE
- pee
- es
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gps
American and British speakers say gps in essentially the same way: /ˈɡipiˌɛs/ in the US and /ˈɡiːpiˌɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHEE-pee-es.
What does gps mean?
- plural of gp
Words that rhyme with gps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gps.
Questions about saying gps
How do you pronounce gps?
Say GHEE-pee-es. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡipiˌɛs/. In British English it is /ˈɡiːpiˌɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gps?
Gps has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEE). Broken into parts: GHEE · pee · es.
Do Americans and Brits say gps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡipiˌɛs/ and the British form is /ˈɡiːpiˌɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.