How to pronounce porphyrogene
Say it like por-fuh-ROJ-uh-nee. Porphyrogene has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROJ).
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- por
- fuh
- ROJ
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porphyrogene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- porGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROJSay 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 porphyrogene
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: paw-fuh-ROJ-uh-nee.
What does porphyrogene mean?
- Born into the purple (royalty or the ruling class)
- Synonym of porphyrogenite.
Words that rhyme with porphyrogene
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Questions about saying porphyrogene
How do you pronounce porphyrogene?
Say por-fuh-ROJ-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɔrfəˈrɑdʒəni/. In British English it is /ˌpɔːfəˈrɒdʒəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porphyrogene?
Porphyrogene has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROJ). Broken into parts: por · fuh · ROJ · uh · nee.
Is porphyrogene pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpɔːfəˈrɒdʒəni/ (paw-fuh-ROJ-uh-nee).