How to pronounce ambigeneric
Say it like am-bih-jih-NER-ik. Ambigeneric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NER).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ambigeneric. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- am
- bih
- jih
- NER
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambigeneric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ambigeneric
American and British speakers say ambigeneric in essentially the same way: /ˌæmbɪdʒɪˈnɛrɪk/ in the US and /ˌæmbɪdʒɪˈnɛrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-bih-jih-NER-ik.
What does ambigeneric mean?
- Having both masculine and feminine gender.
- Having both masculine and feminine gender.
Where does ambigeneric come from?
By surface analysis, ambi- + generic
Words that rhyme with ambigeneric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ambigeneric.
Questions about saying ambigeneric
How do you pronounce ambigeneric?
Say am-bih-jih-NER-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmbɪdʒɪˈnɛrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæmbɪdʒɪˈnɛrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambigeneric?
Ambigeneric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NER). Broken into parts: am · bih · jih · NER · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say ambigeneric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæmbɪdʒɪˈnɛrɪk/ and the British form is /ˌæmbɪdʒɪˈnɛrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.