How to Pronounce Gentes

To pronounce "gentes", say GENT-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒɛn.teɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒɛn.teɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gentes”

"gentes" has 2 syllables: gent-es. It rhymes with laments and represents, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gents — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gentes mean?

noun

  1. A legally defined unit of Roman society, being a collection of people related through a common ancestor by birth, marriage or adoption, possibly over many generations, and sharing the same nomen gentilicium.
  2. A tribal subgroup whose members are characterized by having the same descent, usually along the male line.

Synonyms

clantribe

Words that rhyme with gentes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentsrepresentspresentsportentseventssegmentsprecedentsmalcontentsdissentstormentscontentsrents

Related words

fellowfellachapladcussblighterquarelaske

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gentes"?▾

"Gentes" has 2 syllables: gent · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "gentes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gentes" is /ˈdʒɛn.teɪz/.

What does "gentes" mean?▾

Gentes: A legally defined unit of Roman society, being a collection of people related through a common ancestor by birth, marriage or adoption, possibly over many generations, and sharing the same nomen gentilicium.

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