How to Pronounce "spermatogenesis"
word
spɚˌmæt̬əˈdʒɛnəsɪs
spur-MAT-uh-JEN-uh-sis
spɜːˌmætəˈdʒɛnəsɪs
spuh-MAT-uh-JEN-uh-sis
Definition
Spermatogenesis is the biological process by which sperm cells are produced in the male reproductive organs, especially the testes.
IPA Transcription
American English
spɚˌmæt̬əˈdʒɛnəsɪs
British English
spɜːˌmætəˈdʒɛnəsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spur-MAT-uh-JEN-uh-sis
UK
spuh-MAT-uh-JEN-uh-sis
Listen in Context
Spermatogenesis happens inside the male testes.
Doctors study spermatogenesis to learn about male fertility.
Problems in spermatogenesis can cause infertility.
Hormonal imbalances sometimes disrupt spermatogenesis and affect sperm quality.