How to pronounce guarantor
Say it like gher-un-TOR. Guarantor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOR).
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- gher
- un
- TOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guarantor 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.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of guarantor
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAR-un-tuh.
What does guarantor mean?
- A person, company, or organization that provides a guarantee.
Where does guarantor come from?
From guarant(ee) + -or.
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Questions about saying guarantor
How do you pronounce guarantor?
Say gher-un-TOR. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡɛrənˈtɔr/. In British English it is /ˈɡærəntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guarantor?
Guarantor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOR). Broken into parts: gher · un · TOR.
Is guarantor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɡærəntə/ (GAR-un-tuh).