How to pronounce gentile
Say it like JEN-tyle. Gentile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- tyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gentile 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.
- tyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gentile
American and British speakers say gentile in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪl/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-tyle.
What does gentile mean?
- Non-Jewish.
- Heathen, pagan.
- Non-Mormon.
- A non-Jewish person.
- A non-Mormon person.
- A noun derived from a proper noun which denotes something belonging to or coming from a particular city, nation, or country.
Where does gentile come from?
Borrowed from French gentil (“gentile”), from Latin gentīlis (“of or belonging to the same people or nation”), morphologically from gēns (“clan; tribe; people, family”) + adjective suffix -īlis (“-ile”).
Words that rhyme with gentile
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gentile.
Questions about saying gentile
How do you pronounce gentile?
Say JEN-tyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gentile?
Gentile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · tyle.
Do Americans and Brits say gentile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.