How to pronounce optogenetic
Say it like op-toh-jih-NET-ik. Optogenetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET).
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- op
- toh
- jih
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optogenetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- opGive 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.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NETSay 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 optogenetic
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: op-toh-jih-NET-ik.
What does optogenetic mean?
- generated by light
- Describing any of several techniques in which optical technology is used to form images of genetically targeted proteins or neurons
Where does optogenetic come from?
From opto- + genetic.
Words that rhyme with optogenetic
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Questions about saying optogenetic
How do you pronounce optogenetic?
Say op-toh-jih-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑptoʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɒptəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optogenetic?
Optogenetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET). Broken into parts: op · toh · jih · NET · ik.
Is optogenetic 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 /ˌɒptəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk/ (op-toh-jih-NET-ik).