How to pronounce polygenesis
Say it like pol-ih-JEN-uh-sis. Polygenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- pol
- ih
- JEN
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polygenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 polygenesis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ih-JEN-uh-sis.
What does polygenesis mean?
- The genesis of a species from more than one ancestor.
- The theory that living organisms originate in cells or embryos of different kinds, instead of coming from a single cell; as opposed to monogenesis.
- The theory that languages developed independently in different places at different periods, as opposed to originating from a single source.
Where does polygenesis come from?
From poly- + -genesis.
Words that rhyme with polygenesis
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Questions about saying polygenesis
How do you pronounce polygenesis?
Say pol-ih-JEN-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑlɪˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpɒlɪˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polygenesis?
Polygenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: pol · ih · JEN · uh · sis.
Is polygenesis 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 /ˌpɒlɪˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ (pol-ih-JEN-uh-sis).