How to pronounce iatrogenesis
Say it like eye-at-roh-JEN-ih-sis. Iatrogenesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEN).
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- eye
- at
- roh
- JEN
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iatrogenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- atGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of iatrogenesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eye-at-roh-JEN-ih-sis.
What does iatrogenesis mean?
- Any adverse effect (or complication) resulting from medical treatment.
Where does iatrogenesis come from?
From iatro- + -genesis.
Questions about saying iatrogenesis
How do you pronounce iatrogenesis?
Say eye-at-roh-JEN-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /aɪˌætroʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/. In British English it is /aɪˌætrəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iatrogenesis?
Iatrogenesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEN). Broken into parts: eye · at · roh · JEN · ih · sis.
Is iatrogenesis 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 /aɪˌætrəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ (eye-at-roh-JEN-ih-sis).