How to pronounce gentian
Say it like JEN-chun. Gentian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- chun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gentian 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.
- chunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gentian
American and British speakers say gentian in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛntʃən/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛntʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-chun.
What does gentian mean?
- Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae found in temperate and mountainous regions with violet or blue flowers.
- Dried roots and rhizome of European gentian (Gentiana lutea), used as a tonic.
Words that rhyme with gentian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gentian.
Questions about saying gentian
How do you pronounce gentian?
Say JEN-chun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛntʃən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛntʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gentian?
Gentian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · chun.
Do Americans and Brits say gentian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛntʃən/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛntʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.