How to pronounce genista
Say it like jeh-NIS-tuh. Genista has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS).
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- jeh
- NIS
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genista pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of genista
American and British speakers say genista in essentially the same way: /dʒɛˈnɪstə/ in the US and /dʒɛˈnɪstə/ in the UK.
British respelling: jeh-NIS-tuh.
What does genista mean?
- Any member of the flowering plant genus Genista.
Where does genista come from?
From the genus name.
Words that rhyme with genista
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of genista.
Questions about saying genista
How do you pronounce genista?
Say jeh-NIS-tuh. The American pronunciation is /dʒɛˈnɪstə/. In British English it is /dʒɛˈnɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genista?
Genista has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS). Broken into parts: jeh · NIS · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say genista the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɛˈnɪstə/ and the British form is /dʒɛˈnɪstə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.