genius

How to Split "genius" into Syllables

The word genius is divided into 2 syllables: ge·nius. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ge — 1st syllable
• nius — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of genius:

• IPA: /ˈd͡ʒiː.ni.əs/

📖 Definitions

1. genius (countable and uncountable, plural geniuses or genii)
2. The plural genii, although usual in mythology (sense 4), is rare and only used humorously to refer to talented or smart people (sense 1).

📚 Word Origin & History

From Latin genius (“inborn nature; a tutelary deity of a person or place; wit, brilliance”), from gignō (“to beget, produce”), Old Latin genō, from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁-. Doublet of genio. See also genus. Learned borrowing from Latin genius (“inborn nature; a tutelary deity of a person or place; wit, brilliance”), from gignō (“to beget, produce”), Old Latin genō, from the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵenh₁-. Doublet of enjin, insinyur, and zeni. Ultimately...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare genius with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
genius	2	ge·nius
Guinness	2	guin-ness
gamecock	3	ga-me-cock
gungy	2	gu-ngy
gunnysack	3	gun-ny-sack

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to genius:

Gen, Gena, Gene, gent, genes, Genet, genie, genii.