How do you pronounce "genus"?

In American English: /ˈdʒiːnəs/ (JEEN-uhs). In British English: /dʒˈiːnəs/ (J-een). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒiːnəs/ (JEEN-uhs). In Australian English: /dʒˈɛnəs/ (J-ehn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒiːnəs/ (JEEN-uhs), while in British English it's /dʒˈiːnəs/ (J-een).

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genus

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/ˈdʒiːnəs/

JEEN-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

dʒiːnge·əsnus

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