How do you pronounce progeny?

progeny is pronounced as /ˈprɒdʒəni/.

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progeny

👶progeny

noun

/ˈprɒdʒəni/

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progenitor prognathous

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Meaning

A descendant or offspring; children or future generations.

A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.

Example Sentences

The scientist was proud of the intellectual achievements of his progeny.

The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.

Synonyms

offspring, descendants, children, heirs, posterity

Entry 1

offspring, descendants, children, heirs, posterity

Entry 2

descendants, offspring, heirs

Antonyms

ancestors, forebears, predecessors

Entry 1

ancestors, forebears

Entry 2

ancestors, forebears, predecessors

Collocations

progeny of, proud progeny, intellectual progeny, biological progeny

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