How to pronounce genders
Say it like JEN-derz. Genders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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US American/ˈdʒɛndɚz/JEN-derz
UK British/ˈdʒɛndəz/JEN-duz
- JEN
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of genders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JEN-duz.
What does genders mean?
noun
- plural of gender How to pronounce gender
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gender How to pronounce gender
Questions about saying genders
How do you pronounce genders?
Say JEN-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛndɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genders?
Genders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · derz.
Is genders pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɛndəz/ (JEN-duz).