How to pronounce cryogenic
Say it like kry-oh-JEN-ik. Cryogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- kry
- oh
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryogenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep 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 cryogenic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kry-oh-JEN-ik.
What does cryogenic mean?
- Of, relating to, or performed at low temperatures.
Where does cryogenic come from?
From cryo- + -genic.
Words that rhyme with cryogenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cryogenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying cryogenic
How do you pronounce cryogenic?
Say kry-oh-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkraɪoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkraɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryogenic?
Cryogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: kry · oh · JEN · ik.
Is cryogenic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkraɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/ (kry-oh-JEN-ik).