How to pronounce pyogenic
Say it like py-JEN-ik. Pyogenic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
- py
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyogenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 pyogenic
American and British speakers say pyogenic in essentially the same way: /ˌpaɪˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the US and /ˌpaɪˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: py-JEN-ik.
What does pyogenic mean?
- Referring to bacterial infections that make pus.
Where does pyogenic come from?
From pyo- + -genic.
Words that rhyme with pyogenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pyogenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying pyogenic
How do you pronounce pyogenic?
Say py-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpaɪˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpaɪˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyogenic?
Pyogenic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: py · JEN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say pyogenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpaɪˈdʒɛnɪk/ and the British form is /ˌpaɪˈdʒɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.