How to Pronounce "genuine article"

expression

ˈdʒɛnˈjuˌwaɪn/, /ˈdʒɛnjəwən/ /ˈɑɹtəkəɫ/, /ˈɑɹtɪkəɫ

JEN-yuh-win AR-tih-kuhl

dʒˈɛnjuːɪn/ /ˈɑːtɪkəl

JEN-yoo-in AR-ti-kuhl

Definition

The original or authentic thing, not an imitation. It can also mean someone or something that is truly skilled, talented, or of high quality.

American English

ˈdʒɛnˈjuˌwaɪn/, /ˈdʒɛnjəwən/ /ˈɑɹtəkəɫ/, /ˈɑɹtɪkəɫ

British English

dʒˈɛnjuːɪn/ /ˈɑːtɪkəl

JEN-yuh-win AR-tih-kuhl

JEN-yoo-in AR-ti-kuhl

This is the genuine article, not a copy.

People want the genuine article when they buy luxury brands.

He is the genuine article—a real expert in his field.

You can tell this vintage watch is the genuine article—just look at the details.