How to pronounce cyanogen
Say it like sy-AN-uh-jin. Cyanogen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN).
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- sy
- AN
- uh
- jin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyanogen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cyanogen
American and British speakers say cyanogen in essentially the same way: /saɪˈænədʒɪn/ in the US and /saɪˈænədʒɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: sy-AN-uh-jin.
What does cyanogen mean?
- The pseudohalogen (CN)₂; a colorless, poisonous gas used as a rocket propellant, an insecticide and in chemical warfare.
- The radical -CN.
Where does cyanogen come from?
From cyano- + -gen; compare French cyanogène.
Questions about saying cyanogen
How do you pronounce cyanogen?
Say sy-AN-uh-jin. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈænədʒɪn/. In British English it is /saɪˈænədʒɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyanogen?
Cyanogen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN). Broken into parts: sy · AN · uh · jin.
Do Americans and Brits say cyanogen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪˈænədʒɪn/ and the British form is /saɪˈænədʒɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.