How to pronounce genera
Say it like JEN-uh-ruh. Genera has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genera 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of genera
American and British speakers say genera in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnərə/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-uh-ruh.
What does genera mean?
- plural of genus How to pronounce genus
Where does genera come from?
From Latin genera (“clans”).
Questions about saying genera
How do you pronounce genera?
Say JEN-uh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnərə/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genera?
Genera has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say genera the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnərə/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.