How to pronounce generalia
Say it like jen-uh-RAY-lee-uh. Generalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- jen
- uh
- RAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of generalia
American and British speakers say generalia in essentially the same way: /dʒɛnəˈreɪliə/ in the US and /dʒɛnəˈreɪliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: jen-uh-RAY-lee-uh.
What does generalia mean?
- generalities; general terms
Where does generalia come from?
Neuter plural, from Latin generalis.
Words that rhyme with generalia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of generalia.
Questions about saying generalia
How do you pronounce generalia?
Say jen-uh-RAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /dʒɛnəˈreɪliə/. In British English it is /dʒɛnəˈreɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generalia?
Generalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: jen · uh · RAY · lee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say generalia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɛnəˈreɪliə/ and the British form is /dʒɛnəˈreɪliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.