How to Pronounce Guarantee

To pronounce "guarantee", say guar-ant-EE — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɡɛɹənˈti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌɡɛɹənˈti/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɡˌæɹɑːntˈiː/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “guarantee”

Break "guarantee" into 3 beats and lean on "EE" — that's the stressed one.

What does guarantee mean?

noun

  1. Anything that assures a certain outcome.
  2. A legal assurance of something, e.g. a security for the fulfillment of an obligation.

verb

  1. To give an assurance that something will be done right.
  2. To assume or take responsibility for a debt or other obligation.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "guarantee"?▾

To pronounce "guarantee", say guar-ant-EE — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɡɛɹənˈti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "guarantee"?▾

"Guarantee" has 3 syllables: guar · ant · ee.

What is the IPA transcription of "guarantee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guarantee" is /ˌɡɛɹənˈti/.

What does "guarantee" mean?▾

Guarantee: Anything that assures a certain outcome.

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