How to pronounce Geneve
Say it like juh-NEEV. Geneve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEV).
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- juh
- NEEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geneve 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.
- NEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Geneve
American and British speakers say Geneve in essentially the same way: /dʒəˈniv/ in the US and /dʒəˈniːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: juh-NEEV.
What does Geneve mean?
- a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
Words that rhyme with Geneve
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Geneve.
Questions about saying Geneve
How do you pronounce Geneve?
Say juh-NEEV. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈniv/. In British English it is /dʒəˈniːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Geneve?
Geneve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEV). Broken into parts: juh · NEEV.
Do Americans and Brits say Geneve the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəˈniv/ and the British form is /dʒəˈniːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.