How to pronounce dysgenic
Say it like dis-JEN-ik. Dysgenic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- dis
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dysgenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 dysgenic
American and British speakers say dysgenic in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the US and /dɪsˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-JEN-ik.
What does dysgenic mean?
- Of or relating to, or causing degeneration or deterioration in offspring.
- Of or relating to dysgenics.
Words that rhyme with dysgenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dysgenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying dysgenic
How do you pronounce dysgenic?
Say dis-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /dɪsˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dysgenic?
Dysgenic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: dis · JEN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say dysgenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈdʒɛnɪk/ and the British form is /dɪsˈdʒɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.