How to pronounce orogenic
Say it like or-uh-JEN-ik. Orogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- or
- uh
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orogenic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 orogenic
American and British speakers say orogenic in essentially the same way: /ˌɔrəˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the US and /ɒrəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: or-oh-JEN-ik.
What does orogenic mean?
- Concerned with orogeny; pertaining to the creation of mountains.
Where does orogenic come from?
From orogeny + -ic.
Words that rhyme with orogenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of orogenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying orogenic
How do you pronounce orogenic?
Say or-uh-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrəˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ɒrəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orogenic?
Orogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: or · uh · JEN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say orogenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɔrəˈdʒɛnɪk/ and the British form is /ɒrəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.