How to pronounce congener
Say it like KON-jih-nuh. Congener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- jih
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congener pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of congener
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-jih-nuh.
What does congener mean?
- A plant or animal of the same taxonomic genus as another.
- A person or thing similar in behavior or nature to another.
- Any of a group of structurally related compounds.
Where does congener come from?
From French congénère, from Latin com- (“same”) + genus (“kind”).
Questions about saying congener
How do you pronounce congener?
Say KON-jih-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑndʒɪnə/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndʒɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congener?
Congener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · jih · nuh.
Is congener pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒndʒɪnə/ (KON-jih-nuh).