How to pronounce cacogenic
Say it like kak-uh-JEN-ik. Cacogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- kak
- uh
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cacogenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JENSay 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 cacogenic
American and British speakers say cacogenic in essentially the same way: /ˌkækəˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the US and /ˌkækəˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kak-uh-JEN-ik.
What does cacogenic mean?
- Of or relating to cacogenesis.
Where does cacogenic come from?
caco- + -genic
Words that rhyme with cacogenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cacogenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying cacogenic
How do you pronounce cacogenic?
Say kak-uh-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkækəˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkækəˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cacogenic?
Cacogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: kak · uh · JEN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say cacogenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkækəˈdʒɛnɪk/ and the British form is /ˌkækəˈdʒɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.