How to pronounce abiogenesis
Say it like ay-by-oh-JEN-uh-sis. Abiogenesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEN).
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- ay
- by
- oh
- JEN
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abiogenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abiogenesis
American and British speakers say abiogenesis in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪˌbaɪoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ in the US and /ˌeɪbaɪʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-by-uu-JEN-uh-sis.
What does abiogenesis mean?
- The origination of living organisms from lifeless matter; such genesis as does not involve the action of living parents.
Words that rhyme with abiogenesis
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Questions about saying abiogenesis
How do you pronounce abiogenesis?
Say ay-by-oh-JEN-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˌbaɪoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌeɪbaɪʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abiogenesis?
Abiogenesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEN). Broken into parts: ay · by · oh · JEN · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say abiogenesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪˌbaɪoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ and the British form is /ˌeɪbaɪʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.