How to pronounce cyclogenesis
Say it like sy-kloh-JEN-ih-sis. Cyclogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- sy
- kloh
- JEN
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cyclogenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- klohKeep 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cyclogenesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-kloh-JEN-ih-sis.
What does cyclogenesis mean?
- The process which leads to the formation of tropical storms, cyclones and hurricanes; typically involves an interaction that leads to vertical wind shear.
Where does cyclogenesis come from?
From cyclo- + -genesis.
Questions about saying cyclogenesis
How do you pronounce cyclogenesis?
Say sy-kloh-JEN-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪkloʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪkləʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cyclogenesis?
Cyclogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: sy · kloh · JEN · ih · sis.
Is cyclogenesis 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 /ˌsaɪkləʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ (sy-kloh-JEN-ih-sis).