How to pronounce genitalia
Say it like jen-uh-TAH-lyuh. Genitalia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH).
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- jen
- uh
- TAH
- lyuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genitalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of genitalia
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: jen-ih-TAY-lee-uh.
What does genitalia mean?
- External sex organs.
- Any sex organs, whether external or internal; body parts responsible for sexual reproduction or sexual stimulation.
Where does genitalia come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin (membra) genitālia, substantive use of neuter plural of genitālis (“pertaining to generation or birth”).
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Questions about saying genitalia
How do you pronounce genitalia?
Say jen-uh-TAH-lyuh. The American pronunciation is /dʒɛnəˈtɑljə/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛnɪˈteɪliːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genitalia?
Genitalia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH). Broken into parts: jen · uh · TAH · lyuh.
Is genitalia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌdʒɛnɪˈteɪliːə/ (jen-ih-TAY-lee-uh).