How to pronounce hallucinogen
Say it like huh-LOO-sih-nuh-jen. Hallucinogen has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- huh
- LOO
- sih
- nuh
- jen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hallucinogen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of hallucinogen
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: hal-oo-SIN-uh-jun.
What does hallucinogen mean?
- Any substance tending to induce hallucination.
Where does hallucinogen come from?
From hallucination + -o- (interconsonantal) + -gen (“producer”).
Questions about saying hallucinogen
How do you pronounce hallucinogen?
Say huh-LOO-sih-nuh-jen. The American pronunciation is /həˈlusɪnədʒɛn/. In British English it is /ˌhæluːˈsɪnədʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hallucinogen?
Hallucinogen has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: huh · LOO · sih · nuh · jen.
Is hallucinogen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌhæluːˈsɪnədʒən/ (hal-oo-SIN-uh-jun).