How To Pronounce Genesis
genesis
In British English, genesis is pronounced /ˈdʒen.ə.sɪs/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈdʒẽn.ə.sɪs]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈdʒen.ə.səs/.
Genesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Genesis has three syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Ooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Genesis
How do you pronounce genesis in British English?
In British English, genesis is pronounced /ˈdʒen.ə.sɪs/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈdʒẽn.ə.sɪs].
How do you pronounce genesis in American English?
In American English, genesis is pronounced /ˈdʒen.ə.səs/.
How many syllables are in genesis?
Genesis has three syllables, /dʒen/ + /ə/ + /sɪs/.
Where is the stress in genesis?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /dʒen/.
Do British and American English pronounce genesis the same way?
No. British English has /ˈdʒen.ə.sɪs/ and American English has /ˈdʒen.ə.səs/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Ooo
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