How to pronounce generalists
Say it like JEN-uh-ruh-lists. Generalists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- ruh
- lists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generalists 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.
- listsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of generalists
American and British speakers say generalists in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnərəlɪsts/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnərəlɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-uh-ruh-lists.
What does generalists mean?
- plural of generalist How to pronounce generalist
Questions about saying generalists
How do you pronounce generalists?
Say JEN-uh-ruh-lists. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnərəlɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnərəlɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generalists?
Generalists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · ruh · lists.
Do Americans and Brits say generalists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnərəlɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnərəlɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.