How to pronounce progeny
Say it like PROJ-uh-nee. Progeny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROJ).
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- PROJ
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Progeny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROJSay 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 progeny
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROJ-uh-nee.
What does progeny mean?
- Offspring or descendants considered as a group.“I treasure this five-generation photograph of my great-great grandmother and her progeny.”
- A result of a creative effort.“His dissertation is his most important intellectual progeny to date.”
Where does progeny come from?
From Middle English progenie, from Old French progenie, from Latin prōgeniēs, from prōgignō (“beget”).
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Questions about saying progeny
How do you pronounce progeny?
Say PROJ-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑdʒəni/. In British English it is /ˈprɒdʒəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in progeny?
Progeny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROJ). Broken into parts: PROJ · uh · nee.
Is progeny 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 /ˈprɒdʒəni/ (PROJ-uh-nee).