How to pronounce genarian
Say it like jih-NER-ee-un. Genarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER).
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- jih
- NER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of genarian
American and British speakers say genarian in essentially the same way: /dʒɪˈnɛriən/ in the US and /dʒɪˈnɛəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: jih-NAIR-ee-un.
What does genarian mean?
- An elderly person, especially one over the age of 60.
- Concerning rules or principles as opposed to acts.
Where does genarian come from?
Back-formation from sexagenarian, septuagenarian, octogenarian, and so on.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with genarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of genarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying genarian
How do you pronounce genarian?
Say jih-NER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪˈnɛriən/. In British English it is /dʒɪˈnɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genarian?
Genarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER). Broken into parts: jih · NER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say genarian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪˈnɛriən/ and the British form is /dʒɪˈnɛəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.