How to pronounce geminal
Say it like JEM-ih-nul. Geminal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEM).
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- JEM
- ih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geminal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of geminal
American and British speakers say geminal in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛmɪnəl/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛmɪnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEM-ih-nul.
What does geminal mean?
- Describing identical atoms or groups attached to the same atom in a molecule
Where does geminal come from?
From Latin geminālis, from geminī (“twins”).
Questions about saying geminal
How do you pronounce geminal?
Say JEM-ih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛmɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛmɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geminal?
Geminal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEM). Broken into parts: JEM · ih · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say geminal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛmɪnəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛmɪnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.