How to pronounce generalship
Say it like JEN-uh-rul-ship. Generalship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- rul
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generalship 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.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of generalship
American and British speakers say generalship in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnərəlˌʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnərəlʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-uh-rul-ship.
What does generalship mean?
- The position or office of a general.
- The term of office of a military general.
- The skills or performance of a good general; military leadership, strategy.
Where does generalship come from?
From general + -ship.
Questions about saying generalship
How do you pronounce generalship?
Say JEN-uh-rul-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnərəlˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnərəlʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generalship?
Generalship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · rul · ship.
Do Americans and Brits say generalship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnərəlˌʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnərəlʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.