How to pronounce xenogenetic
Say it like zen-oh-juh-NET-ik. Xenogenetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET).
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- zen
- oh
- juh
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenogenetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay 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 xenogenetic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: zen-oh-juh-NET-ik.
What does xenogenetic mean?
- Being of foreign origin; having originated elsewhere.
- Relating to xenogenesis.
Where does xenogenetic come from?
From xeno- + genetic.
Words that rhyme with xenogenetic
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Questions about saying xenogenetic
How do you pronounce xenogenetic?
Say zen-oh-juh-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /zɛnoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /zɛnəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenogenetic?
Xenogenetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET). Broken into parts: zen · oh · juh · NET · ik.
Is xenogenetic 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 /zɛnəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/ (zen-oh-juh-NET-ik).