How to Pronounce Guild

To pronounce "guild", say GUILD — one syllable, IPA /ɡɪld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡɪld/

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💡 Tip for remembering “guild”

"guild" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with thrilled and skilled, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gild — easy to mix up when writing.

What does guild mean?

noun

  1. A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans for mutual aid, particularly in the Middle Ages.
  2. A corporation.

Synonyms

Hanseprofessional associationtrade unionunion

Words that rhyme with guild

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrilledskilledbuildunskilledfulfilledgildfilledkilledinstilledchilledmilledgrilled

Related words

clubsocietyorderlodgegildcorporationassociationsyndicate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guild"?▾

"Guild" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "guild"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guild" is /ɡɪld/.

What does "guild" mean?▾

Guild: A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans for mutual aid, particularly in the Middle Ages.

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