To pronounce "ontogenesis", say ONT-og-en-es-is — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ontogenesis
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ONT-og-en-es-is
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"ontogenesis" has 5 syllables: ont-og-en-es-is. It rhymes with frontogenesis, if that helps it stick.
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"Ontogenesis" has 5 syllables: ont · og · en · es · is.
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