How to pronounce oogenesis
Say it like OH-oh-jen-uh-sis. Oogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- oh
- jen
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oogenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oogenesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-oh-jen-uh-sis.
What does oogenesis mean?
- The formation and development of an oocyte or ovum
Where does oogenesis come from?
From oo- + -genesis.
Questions about saying oogenesis
How do you pronounce oogenesis?
Say OH-oh-jen-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊoʊdʒɛnəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈəʊəʊdʒɛnəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oogenesis?
Oogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · oh · jen · uh · sis.
Is oogenesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊəʊdʒɛnəsɪs/ (OH-oh-jen-uh-sis).