How to pronounce androgynous
Say it like an-DRAH-juh-nus. Androgynous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAH).
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- an
- DRAH
- juh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Androgynous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of androgynous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-DROJ-ih-nus.
What does androgynous mean?
- Possessing the sex organs of both sexes.
- Pertaining to a feature or characteristic that is not definitively of either sex.“Nicknames like Pat, Sam, and Chris are androgynous, used by both men and women.”
- Possessing qualities of both sexes.
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Words that rhyme with androgynous
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Questions about saying androgynous
How do you pronounce androgynous?
Say an-DRAH-juh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ænˈdrɑdʒənəs/. In British English it is /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in androgynous?
Androgynous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAH). Broken into parts: an · DRAH · juh · nus.
Is androgynous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/ (an-DROJ-ih-nus).