How to Pronounce Generic

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

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “generic”

"generic" has 3 syllables: gen-er-ic. It rhymes with esoteric and barrack, if that helps it stick.

What does generic mean?

noun

  1. A product sold under a generic name.
  2. A wine that is a blend of several wines, or made from a blend of several grape varieties.

adjective

  1. Very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific.

    “"Shrimp" is the generic name for a number of species of sea creature.”

  2. Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.

Synonyms

broadgeneralunbrandedfuzzyindefinite

Antonyms

concreteparticularspecificbrandednon-genericproprietary

Words that rhyme with generic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

esotericbarrackbarbaricclerichystericderrickatmosphericferricmesentericseracnumericalphanumeric

Related words

generalnonproprietarygeneralisedgeneral-purposegenerallyoverallacross-the-boardcomprehensive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "generic"?▾

"Generic" has 3 syllables: gen · er · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "generic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "generic" is /dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/.

What does "generic" mean?▾

Generic: A product sold under a generic name.

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