How to pronounce genocidaire
Say it like zhen-uh-see-DAIR. Genocidaire has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DAIR).
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- zhen
- uh
- see
- DAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genocidaire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zhenKeep 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of genocidaire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: zhen-uh-see-DAIR.
What does genocidaire mean?
- One who was involved in committing (perpetrating) the Rwandan Genocide.
- One who is involved in committing (perpetrating) any genocide.
Where does genocidaire come from?
Borrowed from French génocidaire.
Words that rhyme with genocidaire
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Questions about saying genocidaire
How do you pronounce genocidaire?
Say zhen-uh-see-DAIR. The American pronunciation is /ʒɛnəsiˈdɛr/. In British English it is /ʒɛnəsiˈdɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genocidaire?
Genocidaire has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DAIR). Broken into parts: zhen · uh · see · DAIR.
Is genocidaire 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 /ʒɛnəsiˈdɛə/ (zhen-uh-see-DAIR).