genus
JEE-nas
jeenas
/ˈdʒinəs/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “genus” is spelled “jeenas”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | j | ee | n | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒ/ | /i/ | /n/ | /ə/ | /s/ |
English writes “genus” with
5 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“jeenas” — 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 “genus”
usbusinessjesuspromiseseriouschristmasservicedangerousbusnervous
“genus” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “genus”?
“genus” is pronounced JEE-nas — IPA /ˈdʒinəs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “jeenas”.
How many syllables are in “genus”?
“genus” has 2 syllables: JEE-nas (the capitalized syllable is stressed).