How to pronounce Genoa
Say it like JEN-oh-uh. Genoa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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US American/ˈdʒɛnoʊə/JEN-oh-uh
UK British/ˈdʒɛnəʊə/JEN-oh-uh
- JEN
- oh
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genoa 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Genoa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JEN-oh-uh.
What does Genoa mean?
noun
- a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
Questions about saying Genoa
How do you pronounce Genoa?
Say JEN-oh-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnoʊə/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Genoa?
Genoa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · oh · uh.
Is Genoa pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒɛnəʊə/ (JEN-oh-uh).