How to pronounce guessed
Say it like GHEST. Guessed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guessed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of guessed
American and British speakers say guessed in essentially the same way: /ɡɛst/ in the US and /ɡɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHEST.
What does guessed mean?
- simple past and past participle of guess How to pronounce guess
Words that rhyme with guessed
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Words that sound like guessed
Questions about saying guessed
How do you pronounce guessed?
Say GHEST. The American pronunciation is /ɡɛst/. In British English it is /ɡɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guessed?
Guessed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHEST.
Do Americans and Brits say guessed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɛst/ and the British form is /ɡɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as guessed?
Guessed sounds the same as guest in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.