How to Pronounce Epigenesis

To pronounce "epigenesis", say EP-ig-en-es-is — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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EP-ig-en-es-is

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"epigenesis" has 5 syllables: ep-ig-en-es-is.

What does epigenesis mean?

noun

  1. The theory that an organism develops by differentiation from an unstructured egg rather than by simple enlarging of something preformed.
  2. Changes in the mineral content of rock after its formation.

Related words

preformationepigenesistpalingenesisepigenistperigenesisembryogenyepigeneticistembryonization

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How many syllables are in "epigenesis"?▾

"Epigenesis" has 5 syllables: ep · ig · en · es · is.

What does "epigenesis" mean?▾

Epigenesis: The theory that an organism develops by differentiation from an unstructured egg rather than by simple enlarging of something preformed.

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