How to pronounce axogenesis
Say it like ak-soh-JEN-ih-sis. Axogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- ak
- soh
- JEN
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Axogenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of axogenesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ak-soh-JEN-ih-sis.
What does axogenesis mean?
- The creation of axons
Where does axogenesis come from?
From axon + -genesis.
Questions about saying axogenesis
How do you pronounce axogenesis?
Say ak-soh-JEN-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌæksoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌæksəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in axogenesis?
Axogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: ak · soh · JEN · ih · sis.
Is axogenesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌæksəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ (ak-soh-JEN-ih-sis).