How to pronounce carcinogenic
Say it like kar-suh-noh-JEN-ik. Carcinogenic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEN).
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- kar
- suh
- noh
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carcinogenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohKeep 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carcinogenic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kah-suh-noh-JEN-ik.
What does carcinogenic mean?
- Causing or tending to cause cancer.
- Synonym of carcinogen.
Where does carcinogenic come from?
From carcino- + -genic.
Words that rhyme with carcinogenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carcinogenic.
Questions about saying carcinogenic
How do you pronounce carcinogenic?
Say kar-suh-noh-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑrsənoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːsənəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carcinogenic?
Carcinogenic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEN). Broken into parts: kar · suh · noh · JEN · ik.
Is carcinogenic 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 /ˌkɑːsənəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/ (kah-suh-noh-JEN-ik).