How to Pronounce Gene

To pronounce "gene", say GEN-e — 2 syllables, IPA /dʒiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/dʒiːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gene”

"gene" has 2 syllables: gen-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: jean, gean, jeane, jeanne — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gene mean?

noun

  1. A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms; a gene may take several values and in principle predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.
  2. A segment of DNA or RNA from a cell's or an organism's genome, that may take several forms and thus parameterizes a phenomenon, in general the structure of a protein; locus.

    “A change in a gene is reflected in the protein or RNA molecule that it codes for.”

Words that rhyme with gene

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

allelednageneticsgenomeallelomorphallelicgeneticgenomic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gene"?▾

"Gene" has 2 syllables: gen · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "gene"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gene" is /dʒiːn/.

What does "gene" mean?▾

Gene: A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms; a gene may take several values and in principle predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.

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