How to pronounce genes
Say it like JEENZ. Genes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JEENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of genes
American and British speakers say genes in essentially the same way: /dʒinz/ in the US and /dʒiːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEENZ.
What does genes mean?
- plural of gene How to pronounce gene
Words that rhyme with genes
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Words that sound like genes
Questions about saying genes
How do you pronounce genes?
Say JEENZ. The American pronunciation is /dʒinz/. In British English it is /dʒiːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genes?
Genes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JEENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say genes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒinz/ and the British form is /dʒiːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as genes?
Genes sounds the same as jeans in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.