How to pronounce palingenesic
Say it like pal-in-jih-NEE-sik. Palingenesic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE).
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- pal
- in
- jih
- NEE
- sik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palingenesic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- palGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of palingenesic
American and British speakers say palingenesic in essentially the same way: /ˌpælɪndʒɪˈnisɪk/ in the US and /ˌpælɪndʒɪˈniːsɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: pal-in-jih-NEE-sik.
What does palingenesic mean?
- Pertaining to palingenesis.
Where does palingenesic come from?
From palingenesy + -ic.
Words that rhyme with palingenesic
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Questions about saying palingenesic
How do you pronounce palingenesic?
Say pal-in-jih-NEE-sik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpælɪndʒɪˈnisɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpælɪndʒɪˈniːsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palingenesic?
Palingenesic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE). Broken into parts: pal · in · jih · NEE · sik.
Do Americans and Brits say palingenesic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpælɪndʒɪˈnisɪk/ and the British form is /ˌpælɪndʒɪˈniːsɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.