How to pronounce eugenic
Say it like yoo-JEN-ik. Eugenic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- yoo
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eugenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 eugenic
American and British speakers say eugenic in essentially the same way: /juˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the US and /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-JEN-ik.
What does eugenic mean?
- Of or relating to eugenics.
- Relating or adapting to production of strong or effective offspring.
Where does eugenic come from?
From eu- + -genic.
Words that rhyme with eugenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eugenic.
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- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying eugenic
How do you pronounce eugenic?
Say yoo-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /juˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eugenic?
Eugenic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: yoo · JEN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say eugenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /juˈdʒɛnɪk/ and the British form is /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.