How to Pronounce Genetics

To pronounce "genetics", say GEN-et-ics — 3 syllables, IPA /dʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/dʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “genetics”

"genetics" has 3 syllables: gen-et-ics. It rhymes with aesthetics and esthetics, if that helps it stick.

What does genetics mean?

noun

  1. The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.
  2. The genetic makeup of a specific individual or species.

Synonyms

genes

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Words that rhyme with genetics

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aestheticsestheticskineticscosmeticsphoneticsmagneticstettixcogneticsprostheticsdiureticsanestheticssynthetics

Related words

genegenomicsdnagenomicbreedingcancerinheritancegenes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "genetics"?▾

"Genetics" has 3 syllables: gen · et · ics.

What is the IPA transcription of "genetics"?▾

The IPA transcription of "genetics" is /dʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/.

What does "genetics" mean?▾

Genetics: The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.

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