How to pronounce Guernsey
Say it like GURN-zee. Guernsey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GURN).
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US American/ˈɡɝnzi/GURN-zee
UK British/ˈɡɜːnzi/GURN-zee
- GURN
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guernsey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Guernsey
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GURN-zee.
What does Guernsey mean?
noun
- a Channel Island to the northwest of Jersey
- breed of dairy cattle from the island of Guernsey
Where does Guernsey come from?
From Guernsey.
Questions about saying Guernsey
How do you pronounce Guernsey?
Say GURN-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝnzi/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːnzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Guernsey?
Guernsey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GURN). Broken into parts: GURN · zee.
Is Guernsey pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡɜːnzi/ (GURN-zee).