How to Pronounce "in general"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdʒɛnɝəɫ/, /ˈdʒɛnɹəɫ
in JEN-er-uhl
ˈɪn/ /dʒˈɛnəɹəl
in JEN-uh-ruhl
Definition
Used to talk about something that is true or correct most of the time, but not always; used for making broad statements.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdʒɛnɝəɫ/, /ˈdʒɛnɹəɫ
British English
ˈɪn/ /dʒˈɛnəɹəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in JEN-er-uhl
UK
in JEN-uh-ruhl
Listen in Context
In general, cats are independent animals.
Children in general like sweets.
In general, this plan works well.
People, in general, don’t enjoy waiting in line.