How to pronounce androgyny
Say it like an-DROJ-uh-nee. Androgyny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROJ).
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- an
- DROJ
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Androgyny 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.
- DROJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of androgyny
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-DROJ-uh-nee.
What does androgyny mean?
- Hermaphroditism.
- The state of having traits of both male and female genders.
- The state of appearing to be neither feminine nor masculine.
Where does androgyny come from?
From andro- + -gyny. See androgynous.
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Words that rhyme with androgyny
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Questions about saying androgyny
How do you pronounce androgyny?
Say an-DROJ-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ænˈdrɑdʒəni/. In British English it is /ænˈdrɒdʒəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in androgyny?
Androgyny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROJ). Broken into parts: an · DROJ · uh · nee.
Is androgyny 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 /ænˈdrɒdʒəni/ (an-DROJ-uh-nee).