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How to pronounce 'general' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "general" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "general"

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Simple pronunciation
jehn-rl
IPA transcription
/ˈʤɛn.ɹl̩/
Word frequency
253rd

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What does "general" mean?

  1. 1.including most things or everyone
  2. 2.usual, common, or not specific

Examples of "general" in a sentence

  • He gave me a general idea of the plan.
  • She has a general knowledge of art.
  • In general, people like pizza.

How common is "general"?

General is the 253rd most common word in English.

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