How to pronounce genocides
Say it like JEN-uh-sydz. Genocides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- sydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genocides 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.
- sydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of genocides
American and British speakers say genocides in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪdz/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-uh-sydz.
What does genocides mean?
- plural of genocide How to pronounce genocide
- third-person singular simple present indicative of genocide How to pronounce genocide
Questions about saying genocides
How do you pronounce genocides?
Say JEN-uh-sydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genocides?
Genocides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · sydz.
Do Americans and Brits say genocides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪdz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.