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