How to pronounce geneva
Say it like juh-NEE-vuh. Geneva has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- juh
- NEE
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geneva 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.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of geneva
American and British speakers say geneva in essentially the same way: /dʒəˈnivə/ in the US and /dʒɪˈniːvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: jih-NEE-vuh.
What does geneva mean?
- a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
- gin made in the Netherlands
Where does geneva come from?
An alteration of Dutch genever under the influence of the geonym Geneva.
Words that rhyme with geneva
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geneva.
Questions about saying geneva
How do you pronounce geneva?
Say juh-NEE-vuh. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈnivə/. In British English it is /dʒɪˈniːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geneva?
Geneva has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: juh · NEE · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say geneva the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəˈnivə/ and the British form is /dʒɪˈniːvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.