How to pronounce ketogenic
Say it like kee-toh-JEN-ik. Ketogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- kee
- toh
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ketogenic 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ketogenic
- 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-ik.
What does ketogenic mean?
- Relating to ketogenesis.
Where does ketogenic come from?
From keto- + -genic.
Words that rhyme with ketogenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ketogenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying ketogenic
How do you pronounce ketogenic?
Say kee-toh-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkitoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkiːtəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ketogenic?
Ketogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: kee · toh · JEN · ik.
Is ketogenic 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 /ˌkiːtəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/ (kee-toh-JEN-ik).