How to pronounce generals
Say it like JEN-uh-rulz. Generals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- rulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generals 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.
- rulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of generals
American and British speakers say generals in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnərəlz/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnərəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-uh-rulz.
What does generals mean?
- plural of general How to pronounce general
- third-person singular simple present indicative of general How to pronounce general
Words that sound like generals
- general's
Questions about saying generals
How do you pronounce generals?
Say JEN-uh-rulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnərəlz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnərəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generals?
Generals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · rulz.
Do Americans and Brits say generals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnərəlz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnərəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as generals?
Generals sounds the same as general's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.