How to Pronounce Genets

To pronounce "genets", say GEN-ets — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

GEN-ets

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💡 Tip for remembering “genets”

"genets" has 2 syllables: gen-ets. It rhymes with tenets and penates, if that helps it stick.

What does genets mean?

noun

  1. Any of several Old World nocturnal, carnivorous mammals, of the genus Genetta in the family Viverridae, most of which have a spotted coat and a long, ringed tail.
  2. The fur of this mammal, or any skin dressed in imitation of it.

noun

  1. A group of genetically identical individuals (plants, fungi, bacteria etc.) that have grown in a given location, all originating from asexual reproduction of a single ancestor; a group of ramets.

noun

  1. A small-sized, well-proportioned, Spanish horse; a jennet.

Words that rhyme with genets

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tenetspenatessenatesbennettsnenets

Related words

clonesgenettacivetsmongoosesindividualnumberare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "genets"?▾

"Genets" has 2 syllables: gen · ets.

What does "genets" mean?▾

Genets: Any of several Old World nocturnal, carnivorous mammals, of the genus Genetta in the family Viverridae, most of which have a spotted coat and a long, ringed tail.

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