Phonetic Breakdown of "generous"
Learn how to break down "generous" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
gen-er-ous
3 syllables
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
JH EH1 N ER0 AH0 S
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Definition of "generous"
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/
Adjective
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Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.Example: "Thank you for your generous words."
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Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.Example: "She's been extremely generous with her winnings."
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Large, more than ample, copious.Example: "Add a generous helping of mayonnaise."
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Invigorating in its nature.Example: "a generous wine"
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Of noble birth.
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