How to Pronounce "guineas"
word
ˈɡɪniz
GIN-eez
ɡˈɪniz
gin-EEZ
Definition
'Guineas' is the plural of 'guinea', which can mean an old British gold coin or a small animal called a guinea pig (in some informal contexts).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪniz
British English
ɡˈɪniz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIN-eez
UK
gin-EEZ
Listen in Context
The painting was sold for 300 guineas at the auction.
Old coins and guineas are kept in a museum.
Some people used guineas instead of pounds in the past.
At that time, racehorse prices were always listed in guineas.