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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable ge
  • 6 letters
Syllables
ge-nius: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Said slowly, some people make it 3 syllables.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: GE-nius.
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒinjəs/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ge-nius.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide genius into syllables?

genius divides as ge-nius. ge-nius: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Said slowly, some people make it 3 syllables.

How many syllables are in genius?

Genius has 2 syllables (ge-nius).

Which syllable is stressed in genius?

The stressed syllable in genius is ge. The 1st syllable is stressed: GE-nius.

How do you pronounce genius?

/ˈdʒinjəs/ in American English.