To pronounce "anthropogenic", say ANTHR-op-og-en-ic — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk/
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"anthropogenic" has 5 syllables: anthr-op-og-en-ic. It rhymes with authentic and photogenic, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“1952 The cosmogonic and anthropogenic myths are of secondary importance in Yahwistic religiosity. (H. H. Gerth & D. A. Martindale (trans.), M. Weber's Ancient Judaism ix. 227)”
“Wastewater is any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence.”
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"Anthropogenic" has 5 syllables: anthr · op · og · en · ic.
The IPA transcription of "anthropogenic" is /ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk/.
Anthropogenic: Pertaining to the origin of man, or anthropogeny
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