How to pronounce Genuine in English

Genuine is pronounced JEN-yoo-in (IPA /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/). The final syllable is 'in' (rhymes with 'pin'), not 'wine'.

IPA: /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/

Syllables: JEN · yoo · in

Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'jen-yoo-INE' with a long 'i' as in 'wine'.

Tip: The final syllable is 'in' (rhymes with 'pin'), not 'wine'.

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