How many syllables in "genes"?

"genes" has 1 lettergrepen (genes).

How to divide "genes"?

"genes" divides into 1 parts: genes.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"genes": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:genes

Hoofdklemtoon

GENES(genes)●

Stress in "genes" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄dʒiːnz⁄

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IPAdʒiːnz

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How many syllables in "genes"?: "genes" has 1 lettergrepen (genes).
How to divide "genes"?: "genes" divides into 1 parts: genes.
Where is the stress in "genes"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "genes"?: Say each syllable slowly (genes) and listen on SayItVid.