Pronouncing Endogenous Retroviruses

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The correct pronunciation of "endogenous retroviruses" is "en-dodge-enous retroviruses," similar to the word "indigenous." This term is significant in the context of evolutionary biology, serving as evidence for evolutionary processes. The discussion highlights the importance of accurate pronunciation for effective communication in scientific discourse.

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I've been reading about endogenous retroviruses a bit and found them fascinating, not just as pretty much irrefutable evidence for evolution. Here is my question. As a non-native speaker, I'm not sure how to pronounce the term. Is it more like "endo-geneous retroviruses" (pronounced similar to endoplasmic reticulum) or "en-dodge-enous retroviruses" (pronounced similar to "indigenous" with slight modification)?

Thanks.
 
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