How to pronounce oncogene
Say it like ONG-koh-jeen. Oncogene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ONG).
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- ONG
- koh
- jeen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oncogene 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.
- jeenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oncogene
- 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-jeen.
What does oncogene mean?
- Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.
Where does oncogene come from?
From onco- + gene.
Questions about saying oncogene
How do you pronounce oncogene?
Say ONG-koh-jeen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑŋkoʊˌdʒin/. In British English it is /ˈɒŋkəʊdʒiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oncogene?
Oncogene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ONG). Broken into parts: ONG · koh · jeen.
Is oncogene 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 /ˈɒŋkəʊdʒiːn/ (ONG-koh-jeen).