How to pronounce genetical
Say it like juh-NET-ih-kul. Genetical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- juh
- NET
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genetical 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.
- NETSay 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of genetical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: juh-NET-ih-kul.
What does genetical mean?
- Relating to genesis or origin; genetic.
Where does genetical come from?
From genetic + -al.
Words that rhyme with genetical
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Questions about saying genetical
How do you pronounce genetical?
Say juh-NET-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈnɛtɪkəl/. In British English it is /dʒəˈnɛtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genetical?
Genetical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: juh · NET · ih · kul.
Is genetical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dʒəˈnɛtɪkəl/ (juh-NET-ih-kul).