How to pronounce generalist
Say it like JEN-uh-ruh-list. Generalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- ruh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generalist 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.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of generalist
American and British speakers say generalist in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnərəlɪst/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnərəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-uh-ruh-list.
What does generalist mean?
- A person with a broad general knowledge, especially one with more than superficial knowledge in several areas and the ability to combine ideas from diverse fields.
- A general practitioner.
- Species which can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions. A eurytopic species.
Where does generalist come from?
From general + -ist.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying generalist
How do you pronounce generalist?
Say JEN-uh-ruh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnərəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnərəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generalist?
Generalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · ruh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say generalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnərəlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnərəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.