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