How to pronounce gussie
Say it like GUHS-ee. Gussie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHS).
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- GUHS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gussie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gussie
American and British speakers say gussie in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌsi/ in the US and /ˈɡʌsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHS-ee.
What does gussie mean?
- A pig, a swine.
Words that rhyme with gussie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gussie.
Questions about saying gussie
How do you pronounce gussie?
Say GUHS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌsi/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gussie?
Gussie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHS). Broken into parts: GUHS · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gussie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌsi/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.