How to Pronounce "guinea"
word
/ˈɡɪni/
GI-nee
/ɡˈɪni/
GI-nee
Definition
“Guinea” is used to refer to several things: a country in West Africa, a historical British gold coin, and sometimes as part of animal names like 'guinea pig'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɪni/
British English
/ɡˈɪni/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GI-nee
UK
GI-nee
Listen in Context
Guinea is a country in West Africa.
She learned about old British coins like the guinea.
A guinea pig is a small pet animal.
Did you know that the old guinea was worth more than a pound?