How to pronounce genu
Say it like JEE-noo. Genu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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US American/ˈdʒiˌnu/JEE-noo
UK British/ˈdʒɛnjuː/JEN-yoo
- JEE
- noo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genu 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.
- nooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of genu
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: JEN-yoo.
What does genu mean?
noun
- The knee.
- A knee-like structure, in particular a bend in the corpus callosum of mammals.
Where does genu come from?
Borrowed from Latin genu (“knee”).
Questions about saying genu
How do you pronounce genu?
Say JEE-noo. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒiˌnu/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genu?
Genu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · noo.
Is genu pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈdʒɛnjuː/ (JEN-yoo).