How to pronounce guessing
Say it like GHES-ing. Guessing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHES).
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- GHES
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guessing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of guessing
American and British speakers say guessing in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɛsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡɛsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHES-ing.
What does guessing mean?
- an estimate based on little or no information
Where does guessing come from?
From Middle English gessyng, gessynge, equivalent to guess + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with guessing
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Questions about saying guessing
How do you pronounce guessing?
Say GHES-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guessing?
Guessing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHES). Broken into parts: GHES · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say guessing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɛsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡɛsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.