How to pronounce gentrification
Say it like jen-trih-fih-KAY-shun. Gentrification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- jen
- trih
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gentrification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gentrification
American and British speakers say gentrification in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒɛntrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdʒɛntrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: jen-trih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does gentrification mean?
- The renewal and rebuilding that accompanies the influx of middle class or affluent people into deteriorating areas and often displaces earlier, usually poorer, residents; any example of such a process.
- A geographical area that is gradually becoming prosperous due to investment.
Where does gentrification come from?
From gentry + -ification, after gentrify.
Words that rhyme with gentrification
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gentrification.
Questions about saying gentrification
How do you pronounce gentrification?
Say jen-trih-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛntrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛntrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gentrification?
Gentrification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: jen · trih · fih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say gentrification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒɛntrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdʒɛntrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.