How to pronounce genuineness
Say it like JEN-yoo-in-nus. Genuineness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- yoo
- in
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genuineness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of genuineness
American and British speakers say genuineness in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛnjuɪnnəs/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛnjuːɪnnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-yoo-in-nus.
What does genuineness mean?
- The quality of being genuine; authenticity.
Where does genuineness come from?
From genuine + -ness.
Questions about saying genuineness
How do you pronounce genuineness?
Say JEN-yoo-in-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnjuɪnnəs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnjuːɪnnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genuineness?
Genuineness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · yoo · in · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say genuineness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛnjuɪnnəs/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛnjuːɪnnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.