How to pronounce cryogenics
Say it like KRY-uh-jen-iks. Cryogenics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY).
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- KRY
- uh
- jen
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryogenics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cryogenics
American and British speakers say cryogenics in essentially the same way: /ˈkraɪəˌdʒɛnɪks/ in the US and /ˈkraɪəˌdʒɛnɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRY-uh-jen-iks.
What does cryogenics mean?
- The science and technology of the production of very low temperatures.
- The scientific study of low-temperature phenomena.
Where does cryogenics come from?
From cryogen + -ics.
Questions about saying cryogenics
How do you pronounce cryogenics?
Say KRY-uh-jen-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraɪəˌdʒɛnɪks/. In British English it is /ˈkraɪəˌdʒɛnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryogenics?
Cryogenics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY). Broken into parts: KRY · uh · jen · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say cryogenics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkraɪəˌdʒɛnɪks/ and the British form is /ˈkraɪəˌdʒɛnɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.