How to pronounce geniting
Say it like JEN-ih-ting. Geniting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- ih
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geniting 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of geniting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: JEN-ih-ting.
What does geniting mean?
- A variety of apple that ripens very early
Where does geniting come from?
Probably from a diminutive of French Jean (“John”), so named as becoming ripe about St.
Questions about saying geniting
How do you pronounce geniting?
Say JEN-ih-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geniting?
Geniting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · ih · ting.
Is geniting 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 /ˈdʒɛnɪtɪŋ/ (JEN-ih-ting).