How to pronounce guided
Say it like GHY-dud. Guided has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHY).
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- GHY
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guided pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guided
American and British speakers say guided in essentially the same way: /ˈɡaɪdəd/ in the US and /ˈɡaɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHY-did.
What does guided mean?
- subject to guidance or control especially after launching“a guided missile”
Questions about saying guided
How do you pronounce guided?
Say GHY-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaɪdəd/. In British English it is /ˈɡaɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guided?
Guided has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHY). Broken into parts: GHY · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say guided the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡaɪdəd/ and the British form is /ˈɡaɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.