How to pronounce genethliac
Say it like juh-NETH-lee-ak. Genethliac has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NETH).
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- juh
- NETH
- lee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genethliac 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.
- NETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of genethliac
American and British speakers say genethliac in essentially the same way: /dʒəˈnɛθliæk/ in the US and /dʒəˈnɛθliæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: juh-NETH-lee-ak.
What does genethliac mean?
- Of or pertaining to the casting of horoscopes at a person's birth
- A person who casts horoscopes.
- A birthday poem.
Questions about saying genethliac
How do you pronounce genethliac?
Say juh-NETH-lee-ak. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈnɛθliæk/. In British English it is /dʒəˈnɛθliæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genethliac?
Genethliac has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NETH). Broken into parts: juh · NETH · lee · ak.
Do Americans and Brits say genethliac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəˈnɛθliæk/ and the British form is /dʒəˈnɛθliæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.