How to pronounce photogenic
Say it like foh-toh-JEN-ik. Photogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- foh
- toh
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photogenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of photogenic
- 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-JEN-ik.
What does photogenic mean?
- Generated or caused by light.“The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back.”
- Producing or emitting light; luminescent.“The photogenic bacteria were visible in the dark room.”
- Looking good when photographed.“The company hired the spokesperson for his photogenic face.”
Where does photogenic come from?
From photo- + -genic.
Words that rhyme with photogenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of photogenic.
Questions about saying photogenic
How do you pronounce photogenic?
Say foh-toh-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊtoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊtəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photogenic?
Photogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: foh · toh · JEN · ik.
Is photogenic 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 /ˌfəʊtəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/ (foh-toh-JEN-ik).