How to pronounce xenogenic
Say it like zen-oh-JEN-ik. Xenogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- zen
- oh
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenogenic 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.
- 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 xenogenic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zen-oh-JEN-ik.
What does xenogenic mean?
- Originating outside an organism and being introduced.
- Relating to xenogeny.
Where does xenogenic come from?
From xeno- + -genic.
Words that rhyme with xenogenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of xenogenic.
- schizophrenic
- pathogenic
- photogenic
- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying xenogenic
How do you pronounce xenogenic?
Say zen-oh-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /zɛnoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /zɛnəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenogenic?
Xenogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: zen · oh · JEN · ik.
Is xenogenic 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 /zɛnəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/ (zen-oh-JEN-ik).