How to pronounce gentry
Say it like JEN-tree. Gentry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gentry 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.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gentry
American and British speakers say gentry in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛntri/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛntri/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-tree.
What does gentry mean?
- Birth; condition; rank by birth.
- Courtesy; civility; complaisance.
- People of education and good breeding.“landed gentry”
Where does gentry come from?
From Old French genterie (“noble people collectively; nobility of character or manners”), from gent (“well-born”) + -erie.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gentry
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Questions about saying gentry
How do you pronounce gentry?
Say JEN-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛntri/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛntri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gentry?
Gentry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say gentry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛntri/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛntri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.