How to Pronounce Genocides

To pronounce "genocides", say GEN-oc-id-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

GEN-oc-id-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “genocides”

"genocides" has 4 syllables: gen-oc-id-es. It rhymes with besides and strides, if that helps it stick.

What does genocides mean?

noun

  1. The systematic killing of substantial numbers of people on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, political beliefs, social status, or other particularities.

    “A genocide will always be followed by the denial that it ever happened.”

  2. (by extension) The systematic suppression of ideas on the basis of cultural or ethnic origin; culturicide.

Synonyms

genticide

Words that rhyme with genocides

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besidesstrideschidestidessidesguidesglidesprovidesabidesresidessubsidesconfides

Related words

massacresatrocitiesdemocideholocaustkillingspogroms

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How many syllables are in "genocides"?▾

"Genocides" has 4 syllables: gen · oc · id · es.

What does "genocides" mean?▾

Genocides: The systematic killing of substantial numbers of people on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, political beliefs, social status, or other particularities.

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