How to Pronounce Guise

To pronounce "guise", say GUIS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɡaɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “guise”

"guise" has 2 syllables: guis-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: geis, guys — easy to mix up when writing.

What does guise mean?

noun

  1. Customary way of speaking or acting; fashion, manner, practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.)
  2. External appearance in manner or dress; appropriate indication or expression; garb; shape.

verb

  1. To dress.
  2. To act as a guiser; to go dressed up in a parade etc.

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Words that rhyme with guise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guise"?▾

"Guise" has 2 syllables: guis · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "guise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guise" is /ˈɡaɪz/.

What does "guise" mean?▾

Guise: Customary way of speaking or acting; fashion, manner, practice (often used formerly in such phrases as "at his own guise"; that is, in his own fashion, to suit himself.)

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