How to pronounce guidepost
Say it like GHYDE-pohst. Guidepost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHYDE).
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- GHYDE
- pohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guidepost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of guidepost
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GHYDE-pohst.
What does guidepost mean?
- A signpost.
- Anything that provides guidance; a guideline.
Where does guidepost come from?
From guide + post.
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Questions about saying guidepost
How do you pronounce guidepost?
Say GHYDE-pohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaɪdˌpoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈɡaɪdˌpəʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guidepost?
Guidepost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHYDE). Broken into parts: GHYDE · pohst.
Is guidepost pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡaɪdˌpəʊst/ (GHYDE-pohst).