How to Pronounce "guess"
word
/ˈɡɛs/
GESS
/ɡˈɛs/
GESS
Definition
To give an answer or opinion without knowing all the facts; to try to estimate or judge something without certainty.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɛs/
British English
/ɡˈɛs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GESS
UK
GESS
Listen in Context
I guess the answer is 42.
Can you guess what I have in my hand?
I guess it will rain today.
If I had to guess, I'd say he forgot the meeting.