How to pronounce guige
Say it like GHEEZH. Guige is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHEEZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guige pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEEZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of guige
American and British speakers say guige in essentially the same way: /ɡiʒ/ in the US and /ɡiːʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHEEZH.
What does guige mean?
- A strap attached to a shield, used to hang the shield over the shoulder or from the neck.
Where does guige come from?
In early uses, inherited from Middle English gige, and in more recent times re-borrowed from (or respelled according to) that word's source, Old French guige.
Words that rhyme with guige
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guige.
Questions about saying guige
How do you pronounce guige?
Say GHEEZH. The American pronunciation is /ɡiʒ/. In British English it is /ɡiːʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guige?
Guige is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHEEZH.
Do Americans and Brits say guige the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡiʒ/ and the British form is /ɡiːʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.