How to Pronounce "genie"
word
/ˈdʒini/
JEE-nee
/dʒˈiːni/
JEE-nee
Definition
A genie is a magical being from stories, especially in Middle Eastern tales, who often lives in a lamp or bottle and can grant wishes.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒini/
British English
/dʒˈiːni/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEE-nee
UK
JEE-nee
Listen in Context
The genie lives in a magic lamp.
The boy wished for a genie to help him.
The genie granted three wishes.
If I found a genie, my first wish would be for more wishes.