How to pronounce xennial
Say it like ZEN-ee-ul. Xennial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN).
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- ZEN
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xennial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of xennial
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: ZEN-eerl.
What does xennial mean?
- A person born late in Generation X or early in Generation Y, that is, sometime in the late 1970s or early 1980s; a member of the Oregon Trail Generation.
Where does xennial come from?
Blend of (Generation) X + millennial.
Words that rhyme with xennial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of xennial.
Questions about saying xennial
How do you pronounce xennial?
Say ZEN-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛniəl/. In British English it is /ˈzɛnɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xennial?
Xennial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN). Broken into parts: ZEN · ee · ul.
Is xennial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈzɛnɪəl/ (ZEN-eerl).