How to Pronounce "carcinogens"
word
kɑɹˈsɪnədʒənz
kar-SIN-uh-jenz
kˈɑːsɪnədʒənz
KAH-sin-uh-jenz
Definition
Substances or agents that can cause cancer in living tissue.
IPA Transcription
American English
kɑɹˈsɪnədʒənz
British English
kˈɑːsɪnədʒənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kar-SIN-uh-jenz
UK
KAH-sin-uh-jenz
Listen in Context
Some chemicals in cigarette smoke are carcinogens.
Doctors warn that asbestos contains carcinogens.
Scientists study how carcinogens affect human cells.
Processed meats are sometimes listed as possible carcinogens by health organizations.