How to pronounce biogenesis
Say it like by-oh-JEN-uh-sis. Biogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- by
- oh
- JEN
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biogenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of biogenesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-oh-JEN-uh-sis.
What does biogenesis mean?
- The principle that living organisms are produced only from other living organisms.
- Biosynthesis.
Where does biogenesis come from?
Equivalent to bio- + genesis.
Words that rhyme with biogenesis
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Questions about saying biogenesis
How do you pronounce biogenesis?
Say by-oh-JEN-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. In British English it is /baɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biogenesis?
Biogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: by · oh · JEN · uh · sis.
Is biogenesis 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 /baɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ (by-oh-JEN-uh-sis).