How to pronounce generalissimo
Say it like jen-uh-ruh-LEE-see-moh. Generalissimo has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEE).
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- jen
- uh
- ruh
- LEE
- see
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generalissimo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jenGive this part a little weight. 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.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of generalissimo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jen-uh-ruh-LEE-sih-moh.
What does generalissimo mean?
- A supreme commander of the armed forces of a country, especially one who is also a political leader.
Where does generalissimo come from?
Borrowed from Italian generalissimo, superlative of generale.
Questions about saying generalissimo
How do you pronounce generalissimo?
Say jen-uh-ruh-LEE-see-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛnərəˈlisimoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛnərəˈliːsɪməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generalissimo?
Generalissimo has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEE). Broken into parts: jen · uh · ruh · LEE · see · moh.
Is generalissimo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌdʒɛnərəˈliːsɪməʊ/ (jen-uh-ruh-LEE-sih-moh).