How to pronounce guineas
Say it like GHIN-eez. Guineas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIN).
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- GHIN
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guineas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of guineas
American and British speakers say guineas in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪniz/ in the US and /ˈɡɪniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIN-eez.
What does guineas mean?
- plural of guinea How to pronounce guinea
Questions about saying guineas
How do you pronounce guineas?
Say GHIN-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪniz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guineas?
Guineas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIN). Broken into parts: GHIN · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say guineas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪniz/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.