How to pronounce gestationally
Say it like jeh-STAY-shuh-nuh-lee. Gestationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY).
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- jeh
- STAY
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gestationally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gestationally
American and British speakers say gestationally in essentially the same way: /dʒɛˈsteɪʃənəli/ in the US and /dʒɛˈsteɪʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: jeh-STAY-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does gestationally mean?
- In a gestational manner.
Where does gestationally come from?
From gestational + -ly.
Words that rhyme with gestationally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gestationally.
Questions about saying gestationally
How do you pronounce gestationally?
Say jeh-STAY-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /dʒɛˈsteɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /dʒɛˈsteɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gestationally?
Gestationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY). Broken into parts: jeh · STAY · shuh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say gestationally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɛˈsteɪʃənəli/ and the British form is /dʒɛˈsteɪʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.