How to pronounce genre
Say it like ZHAHN-ruh. Genre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZHAHN).
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- ZHAHN
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Starts with the soft 'zh' sound in measure: 'ZHON-ruh'.
Genre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZHAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of genre
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZHON-ruh.
What does genre mean?
- a kind of literary or artistic work
- a style of expressing yourself in writing
- an expressive style of music
Where does genre come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French genre, from Old French gen(d)re, borrowed from Latin genere.
Questions about saying genre
How do you pronounce genre?
Say ZHAHN-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʒɑnrə/. In British English it is /ˈʒɒnrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genre?
Genre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZHAHN). Broken into parts: ZHAHN · ruh.
Is genre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈʒɒnrə/ (ZHON-ruh).