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