How to Pronounce Pathogenic

To pronounce "pathogenic", say PATH-og-en-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

PATH-og-en-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “pathogenic”

"pathogenic" has 4 syllables: path-og-en-ic. It rhymes with authentic and anthropogenic, if that helps it stick.

What does pathogenic mean?

adjective

  1. Able to cause (harmful) disease.

    “While the environment is teeming with bacteria and fungi, most are not pathogenic.”

  2. Consisting of harsh, percussive, nonverbal sounds.

Words that rhyme with pathogenic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

authenticanthropogenicphotogenicschizophrenictelegeniccarcinogenictransgeniccalisthenicpsychogenicspleniceugeniccryogenic

Related words

infectivemorbificunhealthfulinfectiouspathogenesispathogenpathologicpathological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pathogenic"?▾

"Pathogenic" has 4 syllables: path · og · en · ic.

What does "pathogenic" mean?▾

Pathogenic: Able to cause (harmful) disease.

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