How to pronounce abortogenic
Say it like uh-BOR-tuh-jen-ik. Abortogenic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- uh
- BOR
- tuh
- jen
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abortogenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jenGive this part a little weight. 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 abortogenic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BAW-tuh-jen-ik.
What does abortogenic mean?
- Causing abortion; abortifacient.
- A substance that induces abortion; an abortifacient.
Where does abortogenic come from?
From abort + -o- + -genic.
Questions about saying abortogenic
How do you pronounce abortogenic?
Say uh-BOR-tuh-jen-ik. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɔrtəˌdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /əˈbɔːtəˌdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abortogenic?
Abortogenic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: uh · BOR · tuh · jen · ik.
Is abortogenic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbɔːtəˌdʒɛnɪk/ (uh-BAW-tuh-jen-ik).