How to pronounce Generous in American English

/ˈʤɛnərəs/

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Syllables

The word 'generous' has 3 syllables.
ˈʤɛ-nər-əs

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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Generous'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Generous' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /ʤ/
Tongue	The tongue raises. It touches the roof of the mouth. Then it presses the roof of the mouth. Finally, it releases.
Lips	The corners of the lips are in. The rest of the lips flare.
Teeth	The teeth are together.
Air	The air passes through the vocal cords and makes the sound. The air builds up when tongue presses the roof of the mouth. The air comes through when the tongue releases.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /ɛ/
Tongue	The tongue tip touches the back of the bottom front teeth. The middle part of the tongue arches up towards the roof of the mouth.
Jaw	The jaw drops.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /n/
Tongue	Your tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
Air	The air flows through the nose.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /ə/
Tongue	The tongue remains forward and relaxed.
Lips	The lips relax.
Jaw	The jaw drops.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /r/
Tongue	The tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
Air	The air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /ə/
Tongue	The tongue remains forward and relaxed.
Lips	The lips relax.
Jaw	The jaw drops.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /s/
Tongue	The tongue is behind the teeth.
Lips
Teeth	The teeth remain clenched.
Air	The air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords do not vibrate.