How to pronounce quoigenic
Say it like kwo-JEN-ik. Quoigenic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- kwo
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quoigenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwoKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 quoigenic
American and British speakers say quoigenic in essentially the same way: /kwɑˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the US and /kwɑːˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kwah-JEN-ik.
What does quoigenic mean?
- Of a system, having an origin that is unknown, intentionally undisclosed, or treated as irrelevant.
Where does quoigenic come from?
From French quoi (“what”) + -genic (“originated in something”).
Words that rhyme with quoigenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quoigenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying quoigenic
How do you pronounce quoigenic?
Say kwo-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /kwɑˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /kwɑːˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quoigenic?
Quoigenic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: kwo · JEN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say quoigenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɑˈdʒɛnɪk/ and the British form is /kwɑːˈdʒɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.