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How to pronounce guillermo

guillermo
/gwɪlˈjerməʊ/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /giːˈerməʊ/.

Guillermo, sound by sound

/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/w/as in waterRound the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/j/as in yesTongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce guillermo?

Guillermo is pronounced /gwɪlˈjerməʊ/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /giːˈerməʊ/, is also used.

How many syllables are in guillermo?

Guillermo has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in guillermo?

The second syllable: /gwɪlˈjerməʊ/.

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