How to pronounce orogeny
Say it like o-ROJ-ih-nee. Orogeny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROJ).
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- o
- ROJ
- ih
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orogeny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- oKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ROJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of orogeny
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: o-ROJ-ih-nee.
What does orogeny mean?
- The process of mountain building by the upward folding of the Earth's crust.
Questions about saying orogeny
How do you pronounce orogeny?
Say o-ROJ-ih-nee. The American pronunciation is /ɑˈrɑdʒɪni/. In British English it is /ɒˈrɒdʒɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orogeny?
Orogeny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROJ). Broken into parts: o · ROJ · ih · nee.
Is orogeny 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 /ɒˈrɒdʒɪni/ (o-ROJ-ih-nee).