How to pronounce organogenesis
Say it like or-guh-noh-JEN-uh-sis. Organogenesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEN).
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- or
- guh
- noh
- JEN
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organogenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohKeep 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.
- 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 organogenesis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: aw-guh-noh-JEN-uh-sis.
What does organogenesis mean?
- the formation and development of the organs of an organism from embryonic cells
Where does organogenesis come from?
From organo- + -genesis.
Words that rhyme with organogenesis
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Questions about saying organogenesis
How do you pronounce organogenesis?
Say or-guh-noh-JEN-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrɡənoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɔːɡənəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organogenesis?
Organogenesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEN). Broken into parts: or · guh · noh · JEN · uh · sis.
Is organogenesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɔːɡənəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ (aw-guh-noh-JEN-uh-sis).