How to pronounce geniality
Say it like jee-nee-AL-uh-tee. Geniality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL).
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- jee
- nee
- AL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geniality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of geniality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: jee-nee-AL-uh-tee.
What does geniality mean?
- The quality of being genial; friendly cheerfulness; warmth of disposition and manners.
Where does geniality come from?
From Latin geniālitās, and perhaps also partly formed within English as genial + -ity.
Words that rhyme with geniality
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Questions about saying geniality
How do you pronounce geniality?
Say jee-nee-AL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒiniˈæləti/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːniˈæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geniality?
Geniality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL). Broken into parts: jee · nee · AL · uh · tee.
Is geniality 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 /ˌdʒiːniˈæləti/ (jee-nee-AL-uh-tee).