How to Pronounce Guesses

To pronounce "guesses", say GUESS-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɛsɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡɛsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “guesses”

"guesses" has 2 syllables: guess-es. It rhymes with tresses and possesses, if that helps it stick.

What does guesses mean?

verb

  1. To reach a partly (or totally) unqualified conclusion.
  2. To solve by a correct conjecture; to conjecture rightly.

    “He who guesses the riddle shall have the ring.”

noun

  1. A prediction about the outcome of something, typically made without factual evidence or support.

    “If you don't know the answer, take a guess.”

Synonyms

assumehypothesizespeculatetake a stabestimatehypothesisprediction

Words that rhyme with guesses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tressespossessesaddressesexcessesprofessesexpressesstressescoalescessuccessesprogressesassessesdepresses

Related words

guessworkconjecturesurmisesuppositionsupposeinferthinkestimate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guesses"?▾

"Guesses" has 2 syllables: guess · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "guesses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guesses" is /ˈɡɛsɪz/.

What does "guesses" mean?▾

Guesses: To reach a partly (or totally) unqualified conclusion.

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