To pronounce "abiogenesis", say AB-iog-en-es-is — 5 syllables, IPA /-nɪ-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"abiogenesis" has 5 syllables: ab-iog-en-es-is.
noun
"Abiogenesis" has 5 syllables: ab · iog · en · es · is.
The IPA transcription of "abiogenesis" is /-nɪ-/.
Abiogenesis: The origination of living organisms from lifeless matter; such genesis as does not involve the action of living parents.
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