How to Pronounce General

To pronounce "general", say GEN-er-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “general”

"general" has 3 syllables: gen-er-al. It rhymes with teneral and penril, if that helps it stick.

What does general mean?

noun

  1. A general fact or proposition; a generality.

    “We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars.”

  2. The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces.

verb

  1. To lead (soldiers) as a general.

adjective

  1. Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole etc.; as opposed to specific or particular.
  2. (sometimes postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent.

Synonyms

broadgenerictypical

Antonyms

particularspecificabnormaluncommon

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Words that rhyme with general

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teneralpenrilsnydergeneral

Related words

genericgeneral-purposegeneralizedall-purposeoverallcomprehensivewidespreadsystemic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "general"?▾

"General" has 3 syllables: gen · er · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "general"?▾

The IPA transcription of "general" is /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/.

What does "general" mean?▾

General: A general fact or proposition; a generality.

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