How to pronounce carcinogens
Say it like kar-SIN-uh-junz. Carcinogens has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
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- kar
- SIN
- uh
- junz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carcinogens 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.
- junzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carcinogens
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-SIN-uh-junz.
What does carcinogens mean?
- plural of carcinogen How to pronounce carcinogen
Questions about saying carcinogens
How do you pronounce carcinogens?
Say kar-SIN-uh-junz. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈsɪnədʒənz/. In British English it is /kɑːˈsɪnədʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carcinogens?
Carcinogens has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: kar · SIN · uh · junz.
Is carcinogens 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 /kɑːˈsɪnədʒənz/ (kah-SIN-uh-junz).