How To Pronounce Generally
generally
In British English, generally is pronounced /ˈdʒen.rə.li/ or /ˈdʒen.ər.ə.li/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈdʒẽn.rə.li]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈdʒen.rə.li/.
Generally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. British and American speakers say it the same way.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Generally has three syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Ooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Generally
How do you pronounce generally in British English?
In British English, generally is pronounced /ˈdʒen.rə.li/ or /ˈdʒen.ər.ə.li/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈdʒẽn.rə.li].
How do you pronounce generally in American English?
In American English, generally is pronounced /ˈdʒen.rə.li/.
How many syllables are in generally?
Generally has three syllables, /dʒen/ + /rə/ + /li/.
Where is the stress in generally?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /dʒen/.
Do British and American English pronounce generally the same way?
Yes. Both are /ˈdʒen.rə.li/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Ooo
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