How to pronounce guise
Say it like GHYZE. Guise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of guise
American and British speakers say guise in essentially the same way: /ɡaɪz/ in the US and /ɡaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHYZE.
What does guise mean?
- A customary way of speaking or acting; a fashion, a manner, a practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.)
- An external appearance in manner or dress; an appropriate indication or expression; a garb; a shape.
- A misleading appearance; a cover, a cloak.“Under the guise of patriotism”
Where does guise come from?
From Middle English guise, gise, gyse, from Old French guisse, guise, vise (“guise, manner, way”), from Old Frankish *wīsa (“manner, way, fashion”), from Proto-Germanic *wīsǭ (“manner, way”), from Proto-Indo-European *weyd- (“to see, view, behold, perceive”).
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Words that rhyme with guise
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Words that sound like guise
- guy's
Questions about saying guise
How do you pronounce guise?
Say GHYZE. The American pronunciation is /ɡaɪz/. In British English it is /ɡaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guise?
Guise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say guise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡaɪz/ and the British form is /ɡaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as guise?
Guise sounds the same as guy's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.