How to pronounce genetic
Say it like juh-NET-ik. Genetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- juh
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of genetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: juh-NET-ik.
What does genetic mean?
- occurring among members of a family usually by heredity“an inherited disease”“familial traits”
- of or relating to or produced by or being a gene“genic combinations”“genetic code”
- pertaining to or referring to origin“genetic history reconstructs the origins of a literary work”
Where does genetic come from?
Coined from genesis, similarly to antithesis, antithetic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with genetic
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Questions about saying genetic
How do you pronounce genetic?
Say juh-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genetic?
Genetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: juh · NET · ik.
Is genetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/ (juh-NET-ik).