How to pronounce autogenous
Say it like aw-TAH-jih-nus. Autogenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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- aw
- TAH
- jih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autogenous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of autogenous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: aw-TOJ-ih-nus.
What does autogenous mean?
- Produced independently of an external cause or influence.“The autogenous factors that affect mergers require further study.”
- Developed from an independent center of ossification.
Where does autogenous come from?
From auto- + -genous.
Words that rhyme with autogenous
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Questions about saying autogenous
How do you pronounce autogenous?
Say aw-TAH-jih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈtɑdʒɪnəs/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtɒdʒɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autogenous?
Autogenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: aw · TAH · jih · nus.
Is autogenous 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 /ɔːˈtɒdʒɪnəs/ (aw-TOJ-ih-nus).