How to pronounce guessings
Say it like GHES-ingz. Guessings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHES).
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- GHES
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guessings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of guessings
American and British speakers say guessings in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɛsɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈɡɛsɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHES-ingz.
What does guessings mean?
- plural of guessing How to pronounce guessing
Questions about saying guessings
How do you pronounce guessings?
Say GHES-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛsɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛsɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guessings?
Guessings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHES). Broken into parts: GHES · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say guessings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɛsɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈɡɛsɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.