How to pronounce genesis
Say it like JEN-uh-sus. Genesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- uh
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of genesis
American and British speakers say genesis in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnəsəs/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-ih-sis.
What does genesis mean?
- a coming into being
- the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers
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Questions about saying genesis
How do you pronounce genesis?
Say JEN-uh-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnəsəs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genesis?
Genesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · uh · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say genesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnəsəs/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.