How to Pronounce Carcinogen

To pronounce "carcinogen", say CARC-in-og-en — 4 syllables, IPA /kɑɹˈsɪnədʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/kɑɹˈsɪnədʒən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “carcinogen”

"carcinogen" has 4 syllables: carc-in-og-en. It rhymes with plasminogen, if that helps it stick.

What does carcinogen mean?

noun

  1. A substance or agent that can cause cancer.

Words that rhyme with carcinogen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plasminogen

Related words

carcinogenesiscancermutagenpotencyinducedcocarcinogencancerogenbiocarcinogen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carcinogen"?▾

"Carcinogen" has 4 syllables: carc · in · og · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "carcinogen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "carcinogen" is /kɑɹˈsɪnədʒən/.

What does "carcinogen" mean?▾

Carcinogen: A substance or agent that can cause cancer.

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