How to pronounce ontogenic
Say it like on-toh-JEN-ik. Ontogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- on
- toh
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ontogenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- onGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tohKeep 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 ontogenic
- 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: on-toh-JEN-ik.
What does ontogenic mean?
- Synonym of ontogenetic
Where does ontogenic come from?
From onto- + -genic.
Words that rhyme with ontogenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ontogenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying ontogenic
How do you pronounce ontogenic?
Say on-toh-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑntoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɒntəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ontogenic?
Ontogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: on · toh · JEN · ik.
Is ontogenic 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 /ˌɒntəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/ (on-toh-JEN-ik).