How to pronounce generationally
Say it like jen-uh-RAY-shuh-nuh-lee. Generationally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- jen
- uh
- RAY
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generationally 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of generationally
American and British speakers say generationally in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəli/ in the US and /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: jen-uh-RAY-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does generationally mean?
- With regard to the generations
Where does generationally come from?
From generational + -ly.
Words that rhyme with generationally
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Questions about saying generationally
How do you pronounce generationally?
Say jen-uh-RAY-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generationally?
Generationally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: jen · uh · RAY · shuh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say generationally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəli/ and the British form is /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.