How to pronounce gena
Say it like JEN-uh. Gena has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gena 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gena
American and British speakers say gena in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnə/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-uh.
What does gena mean?
- The cheek; the feathered side of the under mandible of a bird.
- The part of the head to which the jaws of an insect are attached.
- The part of the head below the compound eyes of Diptera, or an analogous part of the head of larvae without compound eyes.
Where does gena come from?
Borrowed from Latin gena (“cheek”).
Words that rhyme with gena
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gena.
Questions about saying gena
How do you pronounce gena?
Say JEN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnə/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gena?
Gena has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say gena the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnə/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.