How to Pronounce Orogeny

To pronounce "orogeny", say OR-og-eny — 3 syllables, IPA /ɒˈɹɒdʒɪni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɒˈɹɒdʒɪni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “orogeny”

"orogeny" has 3 syllables: or-og-eny.

What does orogeny mean?

noun

  1. The process of mountain building by the upward folding of the Earth's crust.

Related words

orogencaledoniantaconichercyniannevadanhudsonianorogenesistelogenesis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "orogeny"?▾

"Orogeny" has 3 syllables: or · og · eny.

What is the IPA transcription of "orogeny"?▾

The IPA transcription of "orogeny" is /ɒˈɹɒdʒɪni/.

What does "orogeny" mean?▾

Orogeny: The process of mountain building by the upward folding of the Earth's crust.

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