How to pronounce digenetic
Say it like dy-juh-NET-ik. Digenetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET).
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- dy
- juh
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Digenetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay 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 digenetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-jih-NET-ik.
What does digenetic mean?
- Of or relating to a subclass (Digenea) of trematode worms in which sexual reproduction as an internal parasite of a vertebrate alternates with asexual reproduction in a mollusk.
Where does digenetic come from?
From digenesis + -ic, from di- (“two”) + genesis.
Words that rhyme with digenetic
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Questions about saying digenetic
How do you pronounce digenetic?
Say dy-juh-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /daɪdʒəˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /daɪdʒɪˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in digenetic?
Digenetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET). Broken into parts: dy · juh · NET · ik.
Is digenetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /daɪdʒɪˈnɛtɪk/ (dy-jih-NET-ik).