How to pronounce oncogenes
Say it like ong-KOJ-en-ees. Oncogenes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOJ).
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- ong
- KOJ
- en
- ees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oncogenes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ongKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oncogenes
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ong-KOJ-en-ees.
What does oncogenes mean?
- plural of oncogene How to pronounce oncogene
Questions about saying oncogenes
How do you pronounce oncogenes?
Say ong-KOJ-en-ees. The American pronunciation is /ɑŋˈkɑˌdʒɛnis/. In British English it is /ɒŋˈkɒˌdʒɛnis/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oncogenes?
Oncogenes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOJ). Broken into parts: ong · KOJ · en · ees.
Is oncogenes 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 /ɒŋˈkɒˌdʒɛnis/ (ong-KOJ-en-ees).