How to pronounce genii
Say it like JEE-nee-eye. Genii has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- nee
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genii 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.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of genii
American and British speakers say genii in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒiniaɪ/ in the US and /ˈdʒiːniaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEE-nee-eye.
What does genii mean?
- Guardian spirits.
- Any similar beings of other mythologies.
- People possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill.
- plural of genie How to pronounce genie
Questions about saying genii
How do you pronounce genii?
Say JEE-nee-eye. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒiniaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːniaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genii?
Genii has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · nee · eye.
Do Americans and Brits say genii the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒiniaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒiːniaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.