How to pronounce photogene
Say it like FOH-toh-jeen. Photogene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- toh
- jeen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photogene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jeenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of photogene
- 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: FOH-toh-jeen.
What does photogene mean?
- A gene involved in photosynthesis.
Where does photogene come from?
From photo- + gene.
Questions about saying photogene
How do you pronounce photogene?
Say FOH-toh-jeen. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊtoʊdʒin/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊtəʊdʒin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photogene?
Photogene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · toh · jeen.
Is photogene 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 /ˈfəʊtəʊdʒin/ (FOH-toh-jeen).