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