How to pronounce genealogy
Say it like jee-nee-AH-luh-jee. Genealogy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- jee
- nee
- AH
- luh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genealogy 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.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of genealogy
American and British speakers say genealogy in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ in the US and /ˌdʒiːnɪˈælədʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: jee-nih-AL-uh-jee.
What does genealogy mean?
- The descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; lineage or pedigree.
- A record or table of such descent; a family tree.
- The study, and formal recording of such descents.
Words that rhyme with genealogy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of genealogy.
Questions about saying genealogy
How do you pronounce genealogy?
Say jee-nee-AH-luh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒiniˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːnɪˈælədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genealogy?
Genealogy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: jee · nee · AH · luh · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say genealogy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ and the British form is /ˌdʒiːnɪˈælədʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.