How to pronounce genealogical
Say it like jee-nee-ah-LAW-jih-kul. Genealogical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAW).
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US American/ˌdʒiniɑˈlɔdʒɪkəl/jee-nee-ah-LAW-jih-kul
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- jee
- nee
- ah
- LAW
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genealogical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- LAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does genealogical mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to genealogy.
- Of the relationships among individuals within a species.
- Genetic (based on shared membership in a linguistic family).
Where does genealogical come from?
From French généalogique + -al, equivalent to genealogy + -ical.
Words that rhyme with genealogical
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Questions about saying genealogical
How do you pronounce genealogical?
Say jee-nee-ah-LAW-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒiniɑˈlɔdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genealogical?
Genealogical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAW). Broken into parts: jee · nee · ah · LAW · jih · kul.