How to Pronounce "guests"
word
/ˈɡɛsts/
gests
/ɡˈɛsts/
gests
Definition
People who are invited to a place, event, or meal, or people staying at a hotel or someone else's home. The word refers to visitors who are being welcomed.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɛsts/
British English
/ɡˈɛsts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
gests
UK
gests
Listen in Context
We have ten guests for dinner tonight.
The hotel guests can use the pool for free.
Our guests arrived early.
We need a few extra chairs—more guests showed up than we expected.