How to Pronounce Diagenesis

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/daɪəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diagenesis”

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

What does diagenesis mean?

noun

  1. All the chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment goes through during and after lithification, not including weathering or other surface changes.

Words that rhyme with diagenesis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

biogenesispyogenesis

Related words

eogenesislithogenesyepigenesispedogenesistelogenesisparagenesischronogenygeoformation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diagenesis"?▾

"Diagenesis" has 4 syllables: diag · en · es · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "diagenesis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diagenesis" is /daɪəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/.

What does "diagenesis" mean?▾

Diagenesis: All the chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment goes through during and after lithification, not including weathering or other surface changes.

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