How do you pronounce "genesis"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɛnəsəs/ (JEHN-uhs-uhs). In British English: /dʒˈɛnɪsɪs/ (J-ehn-is). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɛnəsəs/ (JEHN-uhs-uhs). In Australian English: /dʒˈɛnɪsˌɪs/ (J-ehn-is).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɛnəsəs/ (JEHN-uhs-uhs), while in British English it's /dʒˈɛnɪsɪs/ (J-ehn-is).

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genesis

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/ˈdʒɛnəsəs/

JEHN-uhs-uhs

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dʒɛngen·əse·əssis

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