How to pronounce generously
Say it like JEN-uh-ruh-slee. Generously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- ruh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generously 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of generously
American and British speakers say generously in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnərəsli/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnərəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-uh-ruh-slee.
What does generously mean?
- In a generous manner, in a way that is giving or ample.“He generously donated what little he could.”
Where does generously come from?
From generous + -ly.
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Questions about saying generously
How do you pronounce generously?
Say JEN-uh-ruh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnərəsli/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnərəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generously?
Generously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · ruh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say generously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnərəsli/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnərəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.