How to pronounce genetics
Say it like juh-NET-iks. Genetics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- juh
- NET
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genetics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of genetics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: juh-NET-iks.
What does genetics mean?
- the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
Words that rhyme with genetics
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Questions about saying genetics
How do you pronounce genetics?
Say juh-NET-iks. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈnɛtɪks/. In British English it is /dʒəˈnɛtɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genetics?
Genetics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: juh · NET · iks.
Is genetics 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 /dʒəˈnɛtɪks/ (juh-NET-iks).