How to Pronounce "genes"
word
/ˈdʒinz/
jeenz
/dʒˈiːnz/
jeenz
Definition
Genes are parts of DNA in living things that carry information about traits, such as eye color or height, which are passed from parents to children.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒinz/
British English
/dʒˈiːnz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
jeenz
UK
jeenz
Listen in Context
Eye color is determined by your genes.
You inherit genes from your parents.
Some diseases are caused by faulty genes.
Twins have the same genes, which is why they look so alike.