How to pronounce genocidal
Say it like JEN-uh-sy-dul. Genocidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- sy
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genocidal 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of genocidal
American and British speakers say genocidal in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪdəl/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-uh-sy-dul.
What does genocidal mean?
- Causative of or relating to an act or policy of genocide.“transnational genocidal organization”
Where does genocidal come from?
From genocide + -al.
Questions about saying genocidal
How do you pronounce genocidal?
Say JEN-uh-sy-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genocidal?
Genocidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · sy · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say genocidal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.