How to Pronounce Phylogeny

To pronounce "phylogeny", say PHYLOG-eny — 2 syllables, IPA /faɪˈlɑdʒəni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/faɪˈlɑdʒəni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “phylogeny”

"phylogeny" has 2 syllables: phylog-eny. It rhymes with progeny and ontogeny, if that helps it stick.

What does phylogeny mean?

noun

  1. The evolutionary history of groups of organisms, such as species or clades.
  2. A phylogenetic diagram.

Synonyms

phylogenesis

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Words that rhyme with phylogeny

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progenyontogenyandrogynyhomogenyyogini

Related words

phylogenesisevolutionphylogeneticangiospermhominoidphylogeneticsphylogroupphylogrouping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phylogeny"?▾

"Phylogeny" has 2 syllables: phylog · eny.

What is the IPA transcription of "phylogeny"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phylogeny" is /faɪˈlɑdʒəni/.

What does "phylogeny" mean?▾

Phylogeny: The evolutionary history of groups of organisms, such as species or clades.

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