How to pronounce carcinogen
Say it like kar-SIN-uh-jun. Carcinogen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
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- kar
- SIN
- uh
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carcinogen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carcinogen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-SIN-uh-jun.
What does carcinogen mean?
- A substance or agent that can cause cancer.
Where does carcinogen come from?
From carcino- + -gen.
Questions about saying carcinogen
How do you pronounce carcinogen?
Say kar-SIN-uh-jun. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈsɪnədʒən/. In British English it is /kɑːˈsɪnədʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carcinogen?
Carcinogen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: kar · SIN · uh · jun.
Is carcinogen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɑːˈsɪnədʒən/ (kah-SIN-uh-jun).