How to pronounce genet
Say it like JEN-it. Genet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genet 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of genet
American and British speakers say genet in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnɪt/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-it.
What does genet mean?
- Any of several Old World nocturnal, carnivorous mammals, of the genus Genetta, most of which have a spotted coat and a long, ringed tail.
- The fur of this mammal, or any skin dressed in imitation of it.
- A group of genetically identical individuals (plants, fungi, bacteria etc.) that have grown in a given location, all originating from asexual reproduction of a single ancestor; a group of ramets.
- A small-sized, well-proportioned, Spanish horse; a jennet.
Where does genet come from?
From Middle English genet, ionet, from Anglo-Norman genette, Middle French genette, jenette et al., of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with genet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of genet.
Questions about saying genet
How do you pronounce genet?
Say JEN-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genet?
Genet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · it.
Do Americans and Brits say genet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.