How to Pronounce Photogenic

To pronounce "photogenic", say PHOT-og-en-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌfəʊ.təʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “photogenic”

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

What does photogenic mean?

adjective

  1. Generated or caused by light.

    “The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back.”

  2. Producing or emitting light, luminescent.

    “The photogenic bacteria were visible in the dark room.”

Words that rhyme with photogenic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

authenticanthropogenicschizophrenictelegenicpathogeniccarcinogenictransgeniccalisthenicpsychogenicspleniceugeniccryogenic

Related words

attractivephotogeneticphotomorphogenicphotodynamicphotolithographicphotoelectroactivetithonographicphotoelectromotive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "photogenic"?▾

"Photogenic" has 4 syllables: phot · og · en · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "photogenic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "photogenic" is /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/.

What does "photogenic" mean?▾

Photogenic: Generated or caused by light.

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