How to pronounce ketogenesis
Say it like kee-toh-JEN-ih-sis. Ketogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- kee
- toh
- JEN
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ketogenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tohKeep 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 ketogenesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kee-toh-JEN-ih-sis.
What does ketogenesis mean?
- The metabolic breakdown of fatty acids to produce ketone bodies.
Where does ketogenesis come from?
From keto- + -genesis.
Questions about saying ketogenesis
How do you pronounce ketogenesis?
Say kee-toh-JEN-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌkitoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌkiːtəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ketogenesis?
Ketogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: kee · toh · JEN · ih · sis.
Is ketogenesis 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 /ˌkiːtəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ (kee-toh-JEN-ih-sis).