How to pronounce guesstimate
Say it like GHES-tuh-mut. Guesstimate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHES).
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- GHES
- tuh
- mut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guesstimate 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guesstimate
American and British speakers say guesstimate in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɛstəmət/ in the US and /ˈɡɛstəmət/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHES-tuh-mut.
What does guesstimate mean?
- An estimate that is hardly any better than a guess, often because it is based on insufficient or unreliable data.“I'm not sure how many people were at the festival. My best guesstimate is 50,000.”
- To make a guesstimate.
- To make a guesstimate of a specific quantity.
Where does guesstimate come from?
Blend of guess + estimate.
Words that rhyme with guesstimate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guesstimate.
Questions about saying guesstimate
How do you pronounce guesstimate?
Say GHES-tuh-mut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛstəmət/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛstəmət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guesstimate?
Guesstimate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHES). Broken into parts: GHES · tuh · mut.
Do Americans and Brits say guesstimate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɛstəmət/ and the British form is /ˈɡɛstəmət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.