How to pronounce xenogeology
Say it like ZEN-uh-jee-ol-uh-jih. Xenogeology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN).
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- ZEN
- uh
- jee
- ol
- uh
- jih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenogeology 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- olKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of xenogeology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZEN-uh-jee-ol-uh-jih.
What does xenogeology mean?
- The science of extraterrestrial geology.
Where does xenogeology come from?
From xeno- + geology.
Questions about saying xenogeology
How do you pronounce xenogeology?
Say ZEN-uh-jee-ol-uh-jih. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛnədʒiɑlədʒɪ/. In British English it is /ˈzɛnədʒiɒlədʒɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenogeology?
Xenogeology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN). Broken into parts: ZEN · uh · jee · ol · uh · jih.
Is xenogeology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈzɛnədʒiɒlədʒɪ/ (ZEN-uh-jee-ol-uh-jih).