How to pronounce petrogenesis
Say it like pet-roh-JEN-uh-sis. Petrogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- pet
- roh
- JEN
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petrogenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- petGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rohKeep 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 petrogenesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pet-roh-JEN-uh-sis.
What does petrogenesis mean?
- Rock formation, especially the formation of igneous or metamorphic rocks.
- The study of the origin of rocks, especially igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Where does petrogenesis come from?
From petro- + -genesis, originally as a calque of earlier German Petrogenese and Petrogenesis.
Words that rhyme with petrogenesis
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Questions about saying petrogenesis
How do you pronounce petrogenesis?
Say pet-roh-JEN-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛtroʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpɛtrəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petrogenesis?
Petrogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: pet · roh · JEN · uh · sis.
Is petrogenesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpɛtrəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ (pet-roh-JEN-uh-sis).