How do you pronounce "genie"?

In American English: /ˈdʒiːni/ (JEEN-ee). In British English: /dʒˈiːni/ (J-een). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒiːni/ (JEEN-ee). In Australian English: /dʒˈiːni/ (J-een).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒiːni/ (JEEN-ee), while in British English it's /dʒˈiːni/ (J-een).

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genie

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/ˈdʒiːni/

JEEN-ee

Syllable Breakdown

dʒiːnge·inie

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