How to pronounce agenesis
Say it like ay-JEN-uh-sis. Agenesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- ay
- JEN
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 agenesis
American and British speakers say agenesis in essentially the same way: /eɪˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ in the US and /eɪˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-JEN-uh-sis.
What does agenesis mean?
- Any imperfect development of the body, or any anomaly of organization
Where does agenesis come from?
From a- + -genesis.
Words that rhyme with agenesis
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Questions about saying agenesis
How do you pronounce agenesis?
Say ay-JEN-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. In British English it is /eɪˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agenesis?
Agenesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: ay · JEN · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say agenesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ and the British form is /eɪˈdʒɛnəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.