How to Pronounce "carcinogenic"
word
ˌkɑɹsənoʊˈdʒɛnɪk
kar-suh-noh-JEN-ik
kˌɑːsɪnəʊdʒˈɛnɪk
kaa-si-noh-JEN-ik
Definition
Something is carcinogenic if it can cause cancer in living tissue.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑɹsənoʊˈdʒɛnɪk
British English
kˌɑːsɪnəʊdʒˈɛnɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kar-suh-noh-JEN-ik
UK
kaa-si-noh-JEN-ik
Listen in Context
Some chemicals are carcinogenic to humans.
Smoking produces carcinogenic substances.
Scientists test if a substance is carcinogenic.
Is this food packaging considered carcinogenic or is it safe?