How to Pronounce "guesstimate"
word
ˈɡɛstɪmeɪt/, /ˈɡɛstɪmɪt
GEST-uh-mayt
ɡˈɛstɪmət
GEST-uh-muht
Definition
A guesstimate is an estimate made without all the facts, combining a guess with an approximate calculation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛstɪmeɪt/, /ˈɡɛstɪmɪt
British English
ɡˈɛstɪmət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GEST-uh-mayt
UK
GEST-uh-muht
Listen in Context
Can you guesstimate how much this will cost?
They gave a guesstimate of ten people attending.
My guesstimate is that the project will take two weeks.
Just guesstimate the numbers for now—we don't need them to be exact.