How to say general in American English
Use the simple guide "gen-er-AL" and compare it with US IPA /gɛnɛrˈæl/.
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How to pronounce general
Learn how to pronounce general in English with clear US and UK audio, simple phonetic spelling, IPA, syllables, stress, and pronunciation tips.
1. Audio
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2. Simple phonetic spelling
gen-er-AL
3. IPA transcription
/gɛnɛrˈæl/
4. Syllables
general
5. Stress
gen-er-AL
6. Native-language tips
gen-er-al
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What is the IPA for general?
A common IPA transcription is /gɛnɛrˈæl/. PronounceText can show US and UK variants when they differ.
Where is the stress in general?
The stress guide is gen-er-AL.