How to pronounce gentlewomen
Say it like JEN-tul-wim-un. Gentlewomen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- tul
- wim
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gentlewomen 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gentlewomen
American and British speakers say gentlewomen in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛntəlˌwɪmən/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛntəlˌwɪmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-tul-wim-un.
What does gentlewomen mean?
- plural of gentlewoman How to pronounce gentlewoman
Questions about saying gentlewomen
How do you pronounce gentlewomen?
Say JEN-tul-wim-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛntəlˌwɪmən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛntəlˌwɪmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gentlewomen?
Gentlewomen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · tul · wim · un.
Do Americans and Brits say gentlewomen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛntəlˌwɪmən/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛntəlˌwɪmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.