To pronounce "guilds", say GUILDS — one syllable, IPA /ɡɪldz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"guilds" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with builds and rebuilds, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Guilds" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "guilds" is /ɡɪldz/.
Guilds: 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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