How to pronounce oncogenic
Say it like ong-koh-JEN-ik. Oncogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- ong
- koh
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oncogenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ongGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kohKeep 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oncogenic
- 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-JEN-ik.
What does oncogenic mean?
- Causing the formation of tumors.“oncogenic viruses”
- Arising from or caused by a tumor: tumor-induced.“oncogenic osteomalacia”
Where does oncogenic come from?
From onco- (“tumor”) + -genic (“producing”).
Words that rhyme with oncogenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oncogenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying oncogenic
How do you pronounce oncogenic?
Say ong-koh-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑŋkoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɒŋkəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oncogenic?
Oncogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: ong · koh · JEN · ik.
Is oncogenic 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 /ˌɒŋkəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/ (ong-koh-JEN-ik).