How to pronounce jenever
Say it like juh-NEE-ver. Jenever has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- juh
- NEE
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jenever pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jenever
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: juh-NEE-vuh.
What does jenever mean?
- A Dutch and Flemish alcoholic spirit, flavored with juniper, rather like gin.
Where does jenever come from?
Borrowed from Dutch jenever (“jenever”), from Old French genevre, from Vulgar Latin ziniperus, from Latin iūniperus (“juniper”).
Words that rhyme with jenever
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Questions about saying jenever
How do you pronounce jenever?
Say juh-NEE-ver. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈnivər/. In British English it is /dʒəˈniːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jenever?
Jenever has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: juh · NEE · ver.
Is jenever pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dʒəˈniːvə/ (juh-NEE-vuh).