How to pronounce gentiles
Say it like JEN-tylz. Gentiles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- tylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gentiles 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.
- tylzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gentiles
American and British speakers say gentiles in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪlz/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-tylz.
What does gentiles mean?
- plural of gentile How to pronounce gentile
Questions about saying gentiles
How do you pronounce gentiles?
Say JEN-tylz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gentiles?
Gentiles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · tylz.
Do Americans and Brits say gentiles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪlz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.