How to pronounce ontogeny
Say it like on-TOJ-uh-nee. Ontogeny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOJ).
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- on
- TOJ
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ontogeny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ontogeny
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: on-TOJ-uh-nee.
What does ontogeny mean?
- Synonym of ontogenesis.
Where does ontogeny come from?
From onto- + -geny, after German Ontogenie.
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Words that rhyme with ontogeny
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Questions about saying ontogeny
How do you pronounce ontogeny?
Say on-TOJ-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ɑnˈtɑdʒəni/. In British English it is /ɒnˈtɒdʒəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ontogeny?
Ontogeny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOJ). Broken into parts: on · TOJ · uh · nee.
Is ontogeny 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 /ɒnˈtɒdʒəni/ (on-TOJ-uh-nee).