How to pronounce guaranty
Say it like gher-un-TEE. Guaranty 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
Guaranty 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 guaranty
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: GAR-un-tee.
What does guaranty mean?
- An undertaking to answer for the payment of some debt, or the performance of some contract or duty, of another, in case of the failure of such other to pay or perform; a warranty; a security.
- Something serving as a security for such an undertaking.
- An assurance or guarantee.
- Alternative form of guarantee.
Where does guaranty come from?
From Old French guarantie, from Old French guarantie (“protection, defense”), from Old French garantir, guarantir (“to warrant, vouch for something”), from Old French garant, guarant, warant (“a warrant; warranter, supporter, defender, prot
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Questions about saying guaranty
How do you pronounce guaranty?
Say gher-un-TEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡɛrənˈti/. In British English it is /ˈɡærənti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guaranty?
Guaranty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: gher · un · TEE.
Is guaranty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɡærənti/ (GAR-un-tee).
What words sound the same as guaranty?
Guaranty sounds the same as guarantee in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.