To pronounce "genetic", say GEN-et-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /[d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/[d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk]/
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"genetic" has 3 syllables: gen-et-ic. It rhymes with apathetic and frenetic, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Genetic" has 3 syllables: gen · et · ic.
The IPA transcription of "genetic" is /[d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk]/.
Genetic: Relating to genetics or genes.
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