How to pronounce gelatinous
Say it like juh-LAT-ih-nus. Gelatinous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAT).
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- juh
- LAT
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelatinous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gelatinous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: juh-LAT-ih-nus.
What does gelatinous mean?
- Jelly-like.
- Of or referring to gelatin.
Where does gelatinous come from?
From gelatine + -ous; probably modeled on French gélatineux.
Questions about saying gelatinous
How do you pronounce gelatinous?
Say juh-LAT-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈlætɪnəs/. In British English it is /dʒəˈlætɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelatinous?
Gelatinous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAT). Broken into parts: juh · LAT · ih · nus.
Is gelatinous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dʒəˈlætɪnəs/ (juh-LAT-ih-nus).