How to pronounce gerenuk
Say it like GHER-en-ook. Gerenuk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHER).
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- GHER
- en
- ook
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gerenuk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ookKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of gerenuk
American and British speakers say gerenuk in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɛrɛnuk/ in the US and /ˈɡɛrɛnuːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHER-en-ook.
What does gerenuk mean?
- A type of long-necked gazelle, Litocranius walleri, native to central and eastern Africa.
Where does gerenuk come from?
From Somali garanuug.
Questions about saying gerenuk
How do you pronounce gerenuk?
Say GHER-en-ook. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛrɛnuk/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛrɛnuːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gerenuk?
Gerenuk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHER). Broken into parts: GHER · en · ook.
Do Americans and Brits say gerenuk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɛrɛnuk/ and the British form is /ˈɡɛrɛnuːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.