How to pronounce generalities
Say it like jen-uh-RAL-uh-teez. Generalities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAL).
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- jen
- uh
- RAL
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generalities 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.
- RALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of generalities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: jen-uh-RAL-uh-teez.
What does generalities mean?
- plural of generality How to pronounce generality
Questions about saying generalities
How do you pronounce generalities?
Say jen-uh-RAL-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛnəˈrælətiz/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛnəˈrælətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generalities?
Generalities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAL). Broken into parts: jen · uh · RAL · uh · teez.
Is generalities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌdʒɛnəˈrælətiz/ (jen-uh-RAL-uh-teez).