How to pronounce guesses
Say it like GHES-uz. Guesses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHES).
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- GHES
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guesses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guesses
American and British speakers say guesses in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɛsəz/ in the US and /ˈɡɛsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHES-uz.
What does guesses mean?
- plural of guess How to pronounce guess
- third-person singular simple present indicative of guess How to pronounce guess
Questions about saying guesses
How do you pronounce guesses?
Say GHES-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛsəz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guesses?
Guesses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHES). Broken into parts: GHES · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say guesses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɛsəz/ and the British form is /ˈɡɛsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.