How to pronounce parthenogenetic
Say it like par-thuh-noh-juh-NET-ik. Parthenogenetic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NET).
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- par
- thuh
- noh
- juh
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parthenogenetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thuhKeep 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 parthenogenetic
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pah-thuh-noh-juh-NET-ik.
What does parthenogenetic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or produced by, parthenogenesis.“parthenogenetic forms”
Words that rhyme with parthenogenetic
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Questions about saying parthenogenetic
How do you pronounce parthenogenetic?
Say par-thuh-noh-juh-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑrθənoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɑːθənəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parthenogenetic?
Parthenogenetic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NET). Broken into parts: par · thuh · noh · juh · NET · ik.
Is parthenogenetic 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 /ˌpɑːθənəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/ (pah-thuh-noh-juh-NET-ik).