How to pronounce guaranteed
Say it like gher-un-TEED. Guaranteed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEED).
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- gher
- un
- TEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guaranteed 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.
- TEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of guaranteed
American and British speakers say guaranteed in essentially the same way: /ˌɡɛrənˈtid/ in the US and /ˌɡærənˈtiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: gar-un-TEED.
What does guaranteed mean?
- Made certain; promised.
- simple past and past participle of guarantee How to pronounce guarantee
Words that rhyme with guaranteed
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Questions about saying guaranteed
How do you pronounce guaranteed?
Say gher-un-TEED. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡɛrənˈtid/. In British English it is /ˌɡærənˈtiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guaranteed?
Guaranteed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEED). Broken into parts: gher · un · TEED.
Do Americans and Brits say guaranteed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɡɛrənˈtid/ and the British form is /ˌɡærənˈtiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.