How to pronounce eugenesis
Say it like YOO-jen-uh-sis. Eugenesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- jen
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eugenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- jenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eugenesis
American and British speakers say eugenesis in essentially the same way: /ˈjuˌdʒɛnəsɪs/ in the US and /ˈjuːˌdʒɛnəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-jen-uh-sis.
What does eugenesis mean?
- The quality or condition of having strong reproductive powers; generation with full fertility between different species or races, specifically between hybrids of the first generation.
Where does eugenesis come from?
From eu- + genesis.
Questions about saying eugenesis
How do you pronounce eugenesis?
Say YOO-jen-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuˌdʒɛnəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈjuːˌdʒɛnəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eugenesis?
Eugenesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · jen · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say eugenesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuˌdʒɛnəsɪs/ and the British form is /ˈjuːˌdʒɛnəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.