How to Pronounce "genetics"
word
/dʒəˈnɛtɪks/
juh-NET-iks
/dʒɛnˈɛtɪks/
jen-ET-iks
Definition
The branch of science that studies how traits and characteristics are passed from parents to children through genes.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dʒəˈnɛtɪks/
British English
/dʒɛnˈɛtɪks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
juh-NET-iks
UK
jen-ET-iks
Listen in Context
We study genetics in biology class.
Genetics helps explain why children look like their parents.
She wants to work in genetics research.
Thanks to advances in genetics, doctors can identify inherited diseases earlier.