To pronounce "genius", say GEN-ius — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/
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"genius" has 2 syllables: gen-ius. It rhymes with ingenious and heterogeneous, if that helps it stick.
noun
“I think that would qualify as not smart, but genius... and a very stable genius at that!”
adjective
“What a genius idea!”
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"Genius" has 2 syllables: gen · ius.
The IPA transcription of "genius" is /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/.
Genius: Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc.
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