How to pronounce petrogenetic
Say it like pet-roh-juh-NET-ik. Petrogenetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET).
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- pet
- roh
- juh
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petrogenetic 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.
- 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 petrogenetic
- 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: pet-roh-juh-NET-ik.
What does petrogenetic mean?
- Of or pertaining to petrogenesis, the creation of new rock.
Where does petrogenetic come from?
From petro- + genetic.
Words that rhyme with petrogenetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of petrogenetic.
Questions about saying petrogenetic
How do you pronounce petrogenetic?
Say pet-roh-juh-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛtroʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɛtrəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petrogenetic?
Petrogenetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET). Broken into parts: pet · roh · juh · NET · ik.
Is petrogenetic 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 /ˌpɛtrəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/ (pet-roh-juh-NET-ik).