How to pronounce guarantee
Say it like gher-un-TEE. Guarantee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- gher
- un
- TEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guarantee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gherGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of guarantee
American and British speakers say guarantee in essentially the same way: /ˌɡɛrənˈti/ in the US and /ˌɡærənˈtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: gar-un-TEE.
What does guarantee mean?
- give surety or assume responsibility“I vouch for the quality of my products”
- make certain of“This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us”“Preparation will guarantee success!”
- promise to do or accomplish“guarantee to free the prisoners”
- a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
- an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true“there is no guarantee that they are not lying”
- a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults
Where does guarantee come from?
From Old French guarantie (perhaps via a later Spanish garante), from the verb guarantir (“to protect, assure, vouch for”), ultimately from Old Frankish *warjand, *warand (“a warrant”), or from guaranty.
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Questions about saying guarantee
How do you pronounce guarantee?
Say gher-un-TEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡɛrənˈti/. In British English it is /ˌɡærənˈtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guarantee?
Guarantee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: gher · un · TEE.
Do Americans and Brits say guarantee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɡɛrənˈti/ and the British form is /ˌɡærənˈtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as guarantee?
Guarantee sounds the same as guaranty in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.