English pronunciation · Words Starting with G
Genus Pronunciation
Genus is pronounced JEE-nuhs, IPA /ˈdʒinəs/.
JEE-nuhs
US /ˈdʒinəs/ · UK /ˈdʒɛnəs/
Syllables: JEE · nuhs (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A rank in biological classification that groups closely related species together.
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Genus in a Sentence
- Dogs and wolves belong to the same genus.
- The genus was split in two after the DNA results came back.
- There are about nine species in this genus.
Common Mispronunciations of Genus
Not JE-nuhs
American dictionaries give the long e of gene here, which is fitting since gene and genus share a root. British usage does allow a short e, so both are heard.
Not GE-nuhs
The g is soft, as in gentle. A hard g belongs to the plural of a different word entirely.
Tip: The plural is genera, pronounced JEN-uh-ruh, with a short e and three syllables.
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