How to Pronounce "genre"
word
ˈʒɑnɹə
ZHAHN-ruh
ʒˈɒnɹɐ
ZHON-ruh
Definition
A category or type of art, music, literature, or film with a distinct style, form, or content—for example, horror, romance, or science fiction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʒɑnɹə
British English
ʒˈɒnɹɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ZHAHN-ruh
UK
ZHON-ruh
Listen in Context
My favorite movie genre is comedy.
Science fiction is a popular genre of literature.
What genre of music do you like?
Thriller is a genre that really keeps you on the edge of your seat.