How to Pronounce Guys

To pronounce "guys", say GUYS — one syllable, IPA /ɡaɪz/. 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

/ɡaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “guys”

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

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

What does guys mean?

noun

  1. An effigy of a man burned on a bonfire on the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot (5th November).
  2. A person of eccentric appearance or dress; a "fright".

verb

  1. To exhibit an effigy of Guy Fawkes around the 5th November.
  2. To make fun of, to ridicule with wit or innuendo.

noun

  1. A guide; a leader or conductor.
  2. A support rope or cable used to guide, steady or secure something which is being hoisted or lowered.

Synonyms

blokebrotherchapcovefellowgeezerbrodude

Antonyms

birdbroadchickdamegalgirl

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Words that rhyme with guys

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scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

blackguardhombreridiculecatrib

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guys"?▾

"Guys" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "guys"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guys" is /ɡaɪz/.

What does "guys" mean?▾

Guys: An effigy of a man burned on a bonfire on the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot (5th November).

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