How to pronounce gen
Say it like JEN. Gen is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gen
American and British speakers say gen in essentially the same way: /dʒɛn/ in the US and /dʒɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN.
What does gen mean?
- informal term for information“give me the gen on your new line of computers”
Where does gen come from?
Clipping of general.
Words that rhyme with gen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gen.
Questions about saying gen
How do you pronounce gen?
Say JEN. The American pronunciation is /dʒɛn/. In British English it is /dʒɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gen?
Gen is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JEN.
Do Americans and Brits say gen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɛn/ and the British form is /dʒɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.