How many syllables in "genius"?

"genius" has 3 sílabas (ge - ni - us).

How to divide "genius"?

"genius" divides into 3 parts: ge · ni · us.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ge... ni... us) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"genius": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:ge·ni·us

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GE-ni-us(ge · ni · us)● ○ ○

Stress in "genius" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒiːniəs⁄

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How many syllables in "genius"?: "genius" has 3 sílabas (ge - ni - us).
How to divide "genius"?: "genius" divides into 3 parts: ge · ni · us.
Where is the stress in "genius"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "genius"?: Say each syllable slowly (ge... ni... us) and listen on SayItVid.