How to pronounce generically
Say it like juh-NER-ih-klee. Generically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER).
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US American/dʒəˈnɛrɪkli/juh-NER-ih-klee
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- juh
- NER
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does generically mean?
adverb
- In a generic manner.
- With regard to a genus.“an animal generically distinct from another”
Where does generically come from?
From generic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with generically
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Questions about saying generically
How do you pronounce generically?
Say juh-NER-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈnɛrɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generically?
Generically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER). Broken into parts: juh · NER · ih · klee.