How to pronounce genus
Say it like JEE-nus. Genus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genus 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of genus
American and British speakers say genus in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒinəs/ in the US and /ˈdʒiːnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEE-nus.
What does genus mean?
- a general kind of something“ignore the genus communism”
- (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species
Where does genus come from?
Borrowed from Latin genus (“birth, origin, a race, sort, kind”) from the root gen- in Latin gignō (“to beget, produce”).
Words that rhyme with genus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of genus.
Questions about saying genus
How do you pronounce genus?
Say JEE-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒinəs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genus?
Genus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say genus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒinəs/ and the British form is /ˈdʒiːnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.