How do you pronounce "genes"?

In American English: /ˈdʒiːnz/ (JEENZ). In British English: /dʒˈiːnz/ (J). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒiːnz/ (JEENZ). In Australian English: /dʒˈiːnz/ (J).

Is "genes" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒiːnz/ (JEENZ), while in British English it's /dʒˈiːnz/ (J).

How to Pronounce "genes"

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genes

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/ˈdʒiːnz/

JEENZ

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dʒiːnzgenes

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