How to pronounce morphogenesis
Say it like mor-foh-JEN-uh-sis. Morphogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- mor
- foh
- JEN
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morphogenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- morGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fohKeep 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of morphogenesis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: maw-fuh-JEN-uh-sis.
What does morphogenesis mean?
- The differentiation of tissues and subsequent growth of structures in an organism
Where does morphogenesis come from?
From morpho- + -genesis.
Words that rhyme with morphogenesis
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Questions about saying morphogenesis
How do you pronounce morphogenesis?
Say mor-foh-JEN-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɔrfoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌmɔːfəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morphogenesis?
Morphogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: mor · foh · JEN · uh · sis.
Is morphogenesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmɔːfəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ (maw-fuh-JEN-uh-sis).