How to pronounce geniuses
Say it like JEE-nyuh-siz. Geniuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- nyuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geniuses 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.
- nyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of geniuses
American and British speakers say geniuses in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒinjəsɪz/ in the US and /ˈdʒiːnjəsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEE-nyuh-siz.
What does geniuses mean?
- plural of genius How to pronounce genius
Questions about saying geniuses
How do you pronounce geniuses?
Say JEE-nyuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒinjəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːnjəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geniuses?
Geniuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · nyuh · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say geniuses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒinjəsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒiːnjəsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.