How to pronounce phylogeny
Say it like fy-LOJ-uh-nee. Phylogeny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOJ).
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- fy
- LOJ
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phylogeny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phylogeny
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fy-LOJ-uh-nee.
What does phylogeny mean?
- The evolutionary history of groups of organisms, such as species or clades.
- A phylogenetic diagram.
- The historical development of a human social or racial group.“Understanding the phylogeny of this musical group helps us understand its music.”
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Questions about saying phylogeny
How do you pronounce phylogeny?
Say fy-LOJ-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /faɪˈlɑdʒəni/. In British English it is /faɪˈlɒdʒəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phylogeny?
Phylogeny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOJ). Broken into parts: fy · LOJ · uh · nee.
Is phylogeny pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /faɪˈlɒdʒəni/ (fy-LOJ-uh-nee).