How to pronounce xenic
Say it like ZEN-ik. Xenic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN).
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- ZEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZENSay 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 xenic
American and British speakers say xenic in essentially the same way: /ˈzɛnɪk/ in the US and /ˈzɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEN-ik.
What does xenic mean?
- Containing an unidentified organism, especially a bacterium.
- Of or pertaining to xenogenders.
- Strange or foreign in some way.“Sino-Xenic”
- Relating to xenic acid.
Where does xenic come from?
From xeno- + -ic.
Words that rhyme with xenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of xenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying xenic
How do you pronounce xenic?
Say ZEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˈzɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenic?
Xenic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN). Broken into parts: ZEN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say xenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɛnɪk/ and the British form is /ˈzɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.