How to pronounce oncogen
Say it like ONG-koh-jun. Oncogen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ONG).
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- ONG
- koh
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oncogen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oncogen
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ONG-koh-jun.
What does oncogen mean?
- Any agent that causes tumors.
Where does oncogen come from?
From onco- + -gen.
Questions about saying oncogen
How do you pronounce oncogen?
Say ONG-koh-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑŋkoʊdʒən/. In British English it is /ˈɒŋkəʊdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oncogen?
Oncogen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ONG). Broken into parts: ONG · koh · jun.
Is oncogen 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 /ˈɒŋkəʊdʒən/ (ONG-koh-jun).