How to pronounce abiogenic
Say it like ay-by-oh-JEN-ik. Abiogenic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEN).
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- ay
- by
- oh
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abiogenic 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.
- byKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abiogenic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ay-by-oh-JEN-ik.
What does abiogenic mean?
- Not produced or derived by means of living organisms or their processes.
Where does abiogenic come from?
From a- + biogenic.
Words that rhyme with abiogenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abiogenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying abiogenic
How do you pronounce abiogenic?
Say ay-by-oh-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪbaɪoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abiogenic?
Abiogenic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEN). Broken into parts: ay · by · oh · JEN · ik.
Is abiogenic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/ (ay-by-oh-JEN-ik).