How to Pronounce Androgynous

To pronounce "androgynous", say ANDR-ogyn-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ænˈdɹɒd͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ænˈdɹɒd͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “androgynous”

"androgynous" has 3 syllables: andr-ogyn-ous. It rhymes with homogenous and nitrogenous, if that helps it stick.

What does androgynous mean?

adjective

  1. Possessing the sex organs of both sexes.
  2. Pertaining to a feature or characteristic that is not definitively of either sex.

    “Nicknames like Pat, Sam, and Chris are androgynous, used by both men and women.”

Synonyms

epicenehermaphrodite

Words that rhyme with androgynous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

homogenousnitrogenous

Related words

pseudohermaphroditicpseudohermaphroditehermaphroditehermaphroditicgynandromorphicintersexualbisexualunisex

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "androgynous"?▾

"Androgynous" has 3 syllables: andr · ogyn · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "androgynous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "androgynous" is /ænˈdɹɒd͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/.

What does "androgynous" mean?▾

Androgynous: Possessing the sex organs of both sexes.

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