The word "genal" refers to something pertaining to the jaw or cheek. It is spelled with a hard "g" followed by "e", "n", and then "a". The vowel sound is pronounced like the "eh" in "bet". The final "al" sound is pronounced like "uhl". The phonetic transcription for "genal" is /ˈdʒiː.nəl/. Paying attention to the spelling and pronunciation of words like "genal" can enhance one's vocabulary and communication skills.
The word "genal" comes from the Latin word "gena", meaning "cheek", which is ultimately derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*ǵʰeǵʰ-" meaning "chin" or "jaw". In English, "genal" refers to or relates to the cheek or cheekbone, usually in a zoological context, such as in reference to the genal spine or the genal angle of certain arthropods.