How to pronounce guernseys
Say it like GURN-zeez. Guernseys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GURN).
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US American/ˈɡɝnziz/GURN-zeez
UK British/ˈɡɜːnziz/GURN-zeez
- GURN
- zeez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guernseys 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.
- zeezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of guernseys
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GURN-zeez.
What does guernseys mean?
noun
- plural of guernsey How to pronounce guernsey
Questions about saying guernseys
How do you pronounce guernseys?
Say GURN-zeez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝnziz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːnziz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guernseys?
Guernseys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GURN). Broken into parts: GURN · zeez.
Is guernseys 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 /ˈɡɜːnziz/ (GURN-zeez).