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genus
Definition:
(nou) a general kind of something (nou) taxonomic group containing one or more species
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒiːnəs
Examples:
Many of the species of the genus are endangered.
Both species of the genus are thorny shrubs.
It is also the only lowland species in the genus.
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Common mistakes of genus pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people mistakenly place stress on the second syllable, saying "ge-NUS" instead of the correct "GEN-us" (ˈdʒiː.nəs). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce "genus" with an "e" sound as in "bed" rather than the correct "e" as in "see" (ˈdʒiː.nəs). Tip: Focus on the long "e" sound to improve clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "g": A common error is pronouncing the "g" in "genus" as a hard "g" like in "go," instead of the soft "g" sound (ˈdʒ) as in "jam." Tip: Practice saying "j" sounds to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing the final "us": Some speakers put too much emphasis on the "us" ending, saying "gen-us" with equal stress. The correct pronunciation is "GEN-us" (ˈdʒiː.nəs). Tip: Keep the final syllable softer and less stressed.
- Dropping the "n": Occasionally, learners omit the "n" sound, pronouncing it as "geus." This alters the word's integrity. Tip: Ensure to clearly articulate the "n" to maintain the word's correct form.