How to pronounce genie
Say it like JEE-nee. Genie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of genie
American and British speakers say genie in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒini/ in the US and /ˈdʒiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEE-nee.
What does genie mean?
- A jinn, a being descended from the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form.
- A fictional magical being that is typically bound to obey the commands of a mortal possessing its container.“genie in a bottle”
Words that rhyme with genie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of genie.
Questions about saying genie
How do you pronounce genie?
Say JEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒini/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genie?
Genie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say genie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒini/ and the British form is /ˈdʒiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.