How to pronounce guillemets
Say it like ghee-MAYZ. Guillemets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYZ).
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- ghee
- MAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guillemets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gheeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of guillemets
American and British speakers say guillemets in essentially the same way: /ˌɡiˈmeɪz/ in the US and /ˌɡiːˈmeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ghee-MAYZ.
What does guillemets mean?
- plural of guillemet How to pronounce guillemet
Words that rhyme with guillemets
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guillemets.
Questions about saying guillemets
How do you pronounce guillemets?
Say ghee-MAYZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡiˈmeɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɡiːˈmeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guillemets?
Guillemets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYZ). Broken into parts: ghee · MAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say guillemets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɡiˈmeɪz/ and the British form is /ˌɡiːˈmeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.