Pronunciation

How to pronounce “guys”

“guys” is pronounced /ɡaɪz/ (GYZ) — one syllable.

The sound

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guys

/ɡaɪz/

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1 beat

IPA (American): /ɡaɪz/
IPA (British): /ɡaɪz/
Respelling: GYZ
Syllables: 1 — guys
Stress: One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /ɡaɪz/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.
Part of speech: noun, verb
Difficulty: Beginner — most learners get this on the first take

Meaning

Say it in a sentence

“The two guys next door fixed the fence together over the weekend.”

Sound by sound

3 sounds, in the order you say them

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Questions

How do you pronounce “guys”?

“guys” is pronounced /ɡaɪz/ (GYZ) — one syllable. It is one unbroken piece — /ɡaɪz/ — with no pause anywhere inside it.

How many syllables does “guys” have?

One, despite the 2 vowel letters in the spelling. The whole word is /ɡaɪz/ — a single beat.

What does “guys” mean?

As a noun: an informal term for a youth or man For example: “a nice guy” It carries 2 other senses as well — all of them said the same way.

Where is the stress in “guys”?

One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /ɡaɪz/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.

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