How to pronounce gluconeogenic
Say it like gloo-koh-nee-oh-JEN-ik. Gluconeogenic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JEN).
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- gloo
- koh
- nee
- oh
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gluconeogenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- glooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 gluconeogenic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: gloo-koh-nee-oh-JEN-ik.
What does gluconeogenic mean?
- Of or pertaining to gluconeogenesis
Words that rhyme with gluconeogenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gluconeogenic.
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Questions about saying gluconeogenic
How do you pronounce gluconeogenic?
Say gloo-koh-nee-oh-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡlukoʊˌnioʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɡluːkəʊˌniːəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gluconeogenic?
Gluconeogenic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JEN). Broken into parts: gloo · koh · nee · oh · JEN · ik.
Is gluconeogenic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɡluːkəʊˌniːəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/ (gloo-koh-nee-oh-JEN-ik).