How to pronounce axenic
Say it like ay-ZEN-ik. Axenic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN).
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- ay
- ZEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Axenic 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.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of axenic
American and British speakers say axenic in essentially the same way: /eɪˈzɛnɪk/ in the US and /eɪˈzɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-ZEN-ik.
What does axenic mean?
- Containing only a single species of microorganism.“This species has resisted all attempts at axenic culture.”
- Isolated from organisms of any other species.
Where does axenic come from?
From a- + xenic.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with axenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of axenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying axenic
How do you pronounce axenic?
Say ay-ZEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈzɛnɪk/. In British English it is /eɪˈzɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in axenic?
Axenic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN). Broken into parts: ay · ZEN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say axenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈzɛnɪk/ and the British form is /eɪˈzɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.