How do you pronounce genuine?: Usage Guide
The objection which some commentators make to the pronunciation \ˈjen-yə-ˌwīn\ is perhaps occasioned by the fact that it is more frequent among those with less schooling. However, this variant is heard in the speech of cultured or highly educated speakers sufficiently frequently for it to be recognized as a widespread pronunciation at all social levels. This variant was recorded as early as 1890 and appears to be simply a long-standing spelling pronunciation.
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Is genuineness the noun form of genuine?
Many people appear to look up the adjective genuine in this dictionary in an attempt to discover the noun form of the word. The closest the English language comes is the rather unwieldy genuineness, meaning “the quality or state of being genuine.” Some possible alternatives to genuineness include sincerity, honesty, integrity, and truthfulness.
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Examples of genuine in a Sentence
Dale Peck, New Republic, 1 July 2002
Having had two brothers, a sister and a brother-in-law die violently, he acquired a genuine identification with suffering, particularly that of what has come to be called the underclass.
—George F. Will, New York Times Book Review, 24 May 1998
Like a poem, a genuine essay is made of language and character and mood and temperament and pluck and chance.
—Cynthia Ozick, Atlantic, September 1998
There has been a genuine improvement in the economy in recent months.
She showed a genuine interest in our work.
He has always shown a genuine concern for poor people.
a genuine desire to help others
She seems to be a very genuine person.
Carla Thompson Payton, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
Watch on Disney+ Spider-Man While Sam Raimi’s Tobey Maguire-starring Spider-Man movies predate the official MCU, the famed director really set the stage for what that future universe would look like, with its mix of solid storytelling, genuine laughs, and impressive visuals.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
Notably, the brand did activations not just at the race track, but in the cities where shoppers who were unable to attend the race could purchase the collaboration — making a genuine connection with their customers.
—Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Whether Musk’s offer is genuine remains to be seen, but the young Soros does have a significant pool of funds to use for philanthropic purposes.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Genuine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genuine. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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genuine
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