How to pronounce generalizations
Say it like jen-ruh-luh-ZAY-shunz. Generalizations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- jen
- ruh
- luh
- ZAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generalizations 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of generalizations
American and British speakers say generalizations in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒɛnrələˈzeɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌdʒɛnrələˈzeɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: jen-ruh-luh-ZAY-shunz.
What does generalizations mean?
- plural of generalization How to pronounce generalization
Words that rhyme with generalizations
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Questions about saying generalizations
How do you pronounce generalizations?
Say jen-ruh-luh-ZAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛnrələˈzeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛnrələˈzeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generalizations?
Generalizations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: jen · ruh · luh · ZAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say generalizations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒɛnrələˈzeɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌdʒɛnrələˈzeɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.