How to pronounce hallucinogenic
Say it like huh-loo-sih-nuh-JEN-ik. Hallucinogenic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JEN).
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- huh
- loo
- sih
- nuh
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hallucinogenic 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.
- looGive this part a little weight. 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.
- 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 hallucinogenic
American and British speakers say hallucinogenic in essentially the same way: /həˌlusɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the US and /həˌluːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-loo-sih-nuh-JEN-ik.
What does hallucinogenic mean?
- producing hallucinations“After eating some hallucinogenic mushrooms, he said he saw a lot of pretty colors.”
- a substance that is a hallucinogen.
Where does hallucinogenic come from?
From hallucinogen + -ic.
Words that rhyme with hallucinogenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hallucinogenic.
Questions about saying hallucinogenic
How do you pronounce hallucinogenic?
Say huh-loo-sih-nuh-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /həˌlusɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /həˌluːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hallucinogenic?
Hallucinogenic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JEN). Broken into parts: huh · loo · sih · nuh · JEN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say hallucinogenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˌlusɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/ and the British form is /həˌluːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.