genius
JEE-nyas
jeenyas
/ˈdʒinjəs/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “genius” is spelled “jeenyas”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | j | ee | n | y | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒ/ | /i/ | /n/ | /j/ | /ə/ | /s/ |
English writes “genius” with
6 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“jeenyas” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “genius”
usbusinessjesuspromiseseriouschristmasservicedangerousbusnervous
“genius” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “genius”?
“genius” is pronounced JEE-nyas — IPA /ˈdʒinjəs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “jeenyas”.
How many syllables are in “genius”?
“genius” has 2 syllables: JEE-nyas (the capitalized syllable is stressed).