How to pronounce algeny
Say it like AL-jen-ee. Algeny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- jen
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Algeny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of algeny
American and British speakers say algeny in essentially the same way: /ˈældʒɛni/ in the US and /ˈældʒɛni/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-jen-ee.
What does algeny mean?
- The transformation of genetic material.
- Any of, and all of, those activities which depend on the handling of genetic material.
Where does algeny come from?
Coined by American molecular biologist Joshua Lederberg in 1966, a blend of alchemy + gene.
Questions about saying algeny
How do you pronounce algeny?
Say AL-jen-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈældʒɛni/. In British English it is /ˈældʒɛni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in algeny?
Algeny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · jen · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say algeny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈældʒɛni/ and the British form is /ˈældʒɛni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.