How to pronounce genitor
Say it like JEN-ih-ter. Genitor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genitor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of genitor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: JEN-ih-tuh.
What does genitor mean?
- a biological parent (either male or female), or the direct cause of an offspring.
- a generator; an originator
Where does genitor come from?
From Middle English genitour, from Old French genitor, geneteur, from Latin genitor, from Proto-Indo-European *ǵénh₁tōr; the Latin is also equivalent to genō + -tor.
Questions about saying genitor
How do you pronounce genitor?
Say JEN-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genitor?
Genitor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · ih · ter.
Is genitor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɛnɪtə/ (JEN-ih-tuh).