How to pronounce gene
Say it like JEEN. Gene is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gene
American and British speakers say gene in essentially the same way: /dʒin/ in the US and /dʒiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEEN.
What does gene mean?
- (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity“genes were formerly called factors”
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Words that rhyme with gene
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Questions about saying gene
How do you pronounce gene?
Say JEEN. The American pronunciation is /dʒin/. In British English it is /dʒiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gene?
Gene is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say gene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒin/ and the British form is /dʒiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as gene?
Gene sounds the same as jean in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.