How to Pronounce Generally

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdʒɛnɝəɫi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/dʒˈɛnəɹəli/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “generally”

"generally" has 3 syllables: gen-er-ally.

What does generally mean?

adverb

  1. Popularly or widely.

    “It is generally known that the Earth is round.”

  2. As a rule; usually.

    “I generally have a walk in the afternoon.”

Synonyms

basicallyby and largecommonlymostlyordinarilyregularlywontedlycollaboratively

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Related words

mostlybroadlylooselygeneraloverall

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "generally"?▾

"Generally" has 3 syllables: gen · er · ally.

What is the IPA transcription of "generally"?▾

The IPA transcription of "generally" is /ˈdʒɛnɝəɫi/.

What does "generally" mean?▾

Generally: Popularly or widely.

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