How to Pronounce "carcinogen"
word
kɑɹˈsɪnədʒən
kar-SIN-uh-jn
kˈɑːsɪnədʒən
KAH-sin-uh-jn
Definition
A carcinogen is a substance that can cause cancer in living organisms.
IPA Transcription
American English
kɑɹˈsɪnədʒən
British English
kˈɑːsɪnədʒən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kar-SIN-uh-jn
UK
KAH-sin-uh-jn
Listen in Context
Cigarette smoke contains carcinogens.
Many factories produce dangerous carcinogens.
Scientists study how carcinogens affect the body.
Did you know that grilling meat at high temperatures can create carcinogens?