How to pronounce exogenous
Say it like ek-SOJ-uh-nus. Exogenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOJ).
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- ek
- SOJ
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exogenous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exogenous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ek-SOJ-ih-nus.
What does exogenous mean?
- Produced or originating outside of the referent organism.
- Growing as an exogen, by successive additions to the outside.
- Having a cause external to the infected organism.
Where does exogenous come from?
From exo- + -genous.
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Words that rhyme with exogenous
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Questions about saying exogenous
How do you pronounce exogenous?
Say ek-SOJ-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsɑdʒənəs/. In British English it is /ɛkˈsɒdʒɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exogenous?
Exogenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOJ). Broken into parts: ek · SOJ · uh · nus.
Is exogenous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɛkˈsɒdʒɪnəs/ (ek-SOJ-ih-nus).