How to pronounce monogenean
Say it like mon-uh-JEE-nee-un. Monogenean has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE).
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- mon
- uh
- JEE
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monogenean pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- monGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of monogenean
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-uh-JEE-nee-un.
What does monogenean mean?
- Any of the many trematode flatworms of the class Monogenea, mostly ectoparasites on fish
Where does monogenean come from?
From translingual Monogenea + -an.
Questions about saying monogenean
How do you pronounce monogenean?
Say mon-uh-JEE-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəˈdʒiniən/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəˈdʒiːniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monogenean?
Monogenean has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE). Broken into parts: mon · uh · JEE · nee · un.
Is monogenean pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmɒnəˈdʒiːniən/ (mon-uh-JEE-nee-un).