How to pronounce gean
Say it like JEEN. Gean is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gean pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gean
American and British speakers say gean in essentially the same way: /dʒin/ in the US and /dʒiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEEN.
What does gean mean?
- wild or seedling sweet cherry used as stock for grafting
Words that rhyme with gean
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gean.
Words that sound like gean
Questions about saying gean
How do you pronounce gean?
Say JEEN. The American pronunciation is /dʒin/. In British English it is /dʒiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gean?
Gean is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say gean the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒin/ and the British form is /dʒiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as gean?
Gean sounds the same as gene, jean in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.