How to pronounce kleptogenesis
Say it like klep-toh-JEN-ih-sis. Kleptogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- klep
- toh
- JEN
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kleptogenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 kleptogenesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: klep-toh-JEN-ih-sis.
What does kleptogenesis mean?
- Reproduction by a unisexual species using sperm 'stolen' by mating with members of a related bisexual species.
Questions about saying kleptogenesis
How do you pronounce kleptogenesis?
Say klep-toh-JEN-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌklɛptoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌklɛptəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kleptogenesis?
Kleptogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: klep · toh · JEN · ih · sis.
Is kleptogenesis 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 /ˌklɛptəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ (klep-toh-JEN-ih-sis).