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