How to pronounce congenial
Say it like kun-JEE-nyul. Congenial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE).
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- kun
- JEE
- nyul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congenial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of congenial
American and British speakers say congenial in essentially the same way: /kənˈdʒinjəl/ in the US and /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-JEE-nyul.
What does congenial mean?
- Having the same or very similar nature, personality, tastes, habits or interests.
- Friendly or sociable.“The congenial bartender makes the Hog’s Head an inviting place to hang out during the weekends.”
- Suitable to one’s needs.
Where does congenial come from?
From con- + genial.
Questions about saying congenial
How do you pronounce congenial?
Say kun-JEE-nyul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdʒinjəl/. In British English it is /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congenial?
Congenial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE). Broken into parts: kun · JEE · nyul.
Do Americans and Brits say congenial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈdʒinjəl/ and the British form is /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.