How to pronounce guyver
Say it like GHY-vuh. Guyver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHY).
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- GHY
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guyver 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guyver
American and British speakers say guyver in essentially the same way: /ˈɡaɪvə/ in the US and /ˈɡaɪvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHY-vuh.
What does guyver mean?
- Flattering talk; behavior put on to impress or deceive; persiflage.
Words that rhyme with guyver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guyver.
Questions about saying guyver
How do you pronounce guyver?
Say GHY-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaɪvə/. In British English it is /ˈɡaɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guyver?
Guyver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHY). Broken into parts: GHY · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say guyver the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡaɪvə/ and the British form is /ˈɡaɪvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.