How to pronounce schismogenesis
Say it like skiz-uh-moh-JEN-uh-sus. Schismogenesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEN).
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- skiz
- uh
- moh
- JEN
- uh
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schismogenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of schismogenesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: skiz-uh-moh-JEN-uh-sus.
What does schismogenesis mean?
- The formation of schisms or divisions.
Where does schismogenesis come from?
Coined by English anthropologist, linguist, semiotician and cyberneticist Gregory Bateson, schism + -o- + -genesis.
Words that rhyme with schismogenesis
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Questions about saying schismogenesis
How do you pronounce schismogenesis?
Say skiz-uh-moh-JEN-uh-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˌskɪzəmoʊˈdʒɛnəsəs/. In British English it is /ˌskɪzəməʊˈdʒɛnəsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schismogenesis?
Schismogenesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEN). Broken into parts: skiz · uh · moh · JEN · uh · sus.
Is schismogenesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌskɪzəməʊˈdʒɛnəsəs/ (skiz-uh-moh-JEN-uh-sus).