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