How to pronounce guereza
Say it like guh-REZ-uh. Guereza has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REZ).
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- guh
- REZ
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guereza pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guereza
American and British speakers say guereza in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈrɛzə/ in the US and /ɡəˈrɛzə/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-REZ-uh.
What does guereza mean?
- A reddish-brown colobus monkey from Abyssinia.
Where does guereza come from?
From the native name in Ethiopia.
Questions about saying guereza
How do you pronounce guereza?
Say guh-REZ-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈrɛzə/. In British English it is /ɡəˈrɛzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guereza?
Guereza has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REZ). Broken into parts: guh · REZ · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say guereza the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈrɛzə/ and the British form is /ɡəˈrɛzə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.