How to pronounce generalizing
Say it like JEN-uh-ruh-ly-zing. Generalizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- ruh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generalizing 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of generalizing
American and British speakers say generalizing in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-uh-ruh-ly-zing.
What does generalizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of generalize How to pronounce generalize
Questions about saying generalizing
How do you pronounce generalizing?
Say JEN-uh-ruh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generalizing?
Generalizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · ruh · ly · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say generalizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.