How to pronounce gentes
Say it like JEN-teez. Gentes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gentes 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gentes
American and British speakers say gentes in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛntiz/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛntiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-teez.
What does gentes mean?
- plural of gens How to pronounce gens
Words that rhyme with gentes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gentes.
Questions about saying gentes
How do you pronounce gentes?
Say JEN-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛntiz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛntiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gentes?
Gentes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · teez.
Do Americans and Brits say gentes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛntiz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛntiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.