How do you pronounce "genius"?

In American English: /ˈdʒiːnjəs/ (JEENY-uhs). In British English: /dʒˈiːnjəs/ (J-eeny). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒiːnjəs/ (JEENY-uhs). In Australian English: /dʒˈiːnɪəs/ (J-een-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒiːnjəs/ (JEENY-uhs), while in British English it's /dʒˈiːnjəs/ (J-eeny).

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genius

/ˈdʒiːnjəs/

JEENY-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

dʒiːnjge·əsnius

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