How to pronounce genital
Say it like JEN-uh-tul. Genital has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genital pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of genital
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: JEN-uh-tul.
What does genital mean?
- Of or relating to biological reproduction.
- Of or relating to psychosexual development during puberty.
Where does genital come from?
From Middle English genital, from Latin genitalis (“of or belonging to generation”), from genitus, past participle of gignō (“to beget, generate”); see genus.
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Questions about saying genital
How do you pronounce genital?
Say JEN-uh-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnətəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnətəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genital?
Genital has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · tul.
Is genital 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 /ˈdʒɛnətəl/ (JEN-uh-tul).