How to pronounce generational
Say it like jen-uh-RAY-shuh-nul. Generational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- jen
- uh
- RAY
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generational 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.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of generational
American and British speakers say generational in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/ in the US and /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: jen-uh-RAY-shuh-nul.
What does generational mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or changing over generations.
- Exceptional; the best/worst of a generation; once-in-a-generation.
- Very good/bad (through semantic bleaching or weakening of the above sense).
Where does generational come from?
From generation + -al.
Words that rhyme with generational
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of generational.
- educational
- operational
- recreational
- organizational
- inspirational
- occupational
- vocational
- computational
- sensational
- gravitational
Questions about saying generational
How do you pronounce generational?
Say jen-uh-RAY-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generational?
Generational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: jen · uh · RAY · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say generational the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/ and the British form is /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.