How to pronounce oncogenous
Say it like ong-KOJ-ih-nus. Oncogenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOJ).
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- ong
- KOJ
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oncogenous 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oncogenous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ong-KOJ-ih-nus.
What does oncogenous mean?
- Arising from or caused by a tumor.“oncogenous osteomalacia”
- Causing a tumor.“oncogenous viruses”
Where does oncogenous come from?
From onco- + -genous.
Words that rhyme with oncogenous
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Questions about saying oncogenous
How do you pronounce oncogenous?
Say ong-KOJ-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ɑŋˈkɑdʒɪnəs/. In British English it is /ɒŋˈkɒdʒɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oncogenous?
Oncogenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOJ). Broken into parts: ong · KOJ · ih · nus.
Is oncogenous 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 /ɒŋˈkɒdʒɪnəs/ (ong-KOJ-ih-nus).