To pronounce "guillemets", say GUILL-em-ets — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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GUILL-em-ets
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"guillemets" has 3 syllables: guill-em-ets. It rhymes with guillemots, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: guillemots — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Guillemets" has 3 syllables: guill · em · ets.
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