How to Pronounce Biogenesis

To pronounce "biogenesis", say BIOG-en-es-is — 4 syllables, IPA /-nɪ-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/-nɪ-/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “biogenesis”

"biogenesis" has 4 syllables: biog-en-es-is. It rhymes with diagenesis and pyogenesis, if that helps it stick.

What does biogenesis mean?

noun

  1. The principle that living organisms are produced only from other living organisms.
  2. Biosynthesis.

Antonyms

abiogenesis

Words that rhyme with biogenesis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

diagenesispyogenesis

Related words

biogenybiosynthesisperoxisomalchloroplastautogenesisabiogenesisbiogenesistbiopoesis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "biogenesis"?▾

"Biogenesis" has 4 syllables: biog · en · es · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "biogenesis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "biogenesis" is /-nɪ-/.

What does "biogenesis" mean?▾

Biogenesis: The principle that living organisms are produced only from other living organisms.

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