How to pronounce genres
Say it like ZHAHN-ruz. Genres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZHAHN).
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US American/ˈʒɑnrəz/ZHAHN-ruz
UK British/ˈʒɒnrəz/ZHON-ruz
- ZHAHN
- ruz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genres 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.
- ruzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of genres
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZHON-ruz.
What does genres mean?
noun
- plural of genre How to pronounce genre
Questions about saying genres
How do you pronounce genres?
Say ZHAHN-ruz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʒɑnrəz/. In British English it is /ˈʒɒnrəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genres?
Genres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZHAHN). Broken into parts: ZHAHN · ruz.
Is genres 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 /ˈʒɒnrəz/ (ZHON-ruz).