Loanword · French
Cómo se dice y pronuncia «género» en English — Genre/2-syl/
/ˈʒɒn.rə/
Del francés *genre* (tipo), del latín *genus*. Mantiene su pronunciación francesa en inglés.
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ˈʒɒn.rə — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Genre?
Genre is pronounced /ˈʒɒn.rə/ — "GEN-re" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Genre?
Genre has 2 syllables: GEN-re. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Genre?
The first syllable — "GEN" — carries primary stress: /ˈʒɒn.rə/.
Where does the word Genre come from?
Genre is a French loanword — From French *genre* (kind, type), from Latin *genus*. Keeps its French pronunciation in English..
Is Genre pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Genre is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing Genre?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: GEN—RE. Stress the first syllable loudly.