How to pronounce alleles
Say it like uh-LEL-eez. Alleles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEL).
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- uh
- LEL
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alleles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alleles
American and British speakers say alleles in essentially the same way: /əˈlɛliz/ in the US and /əˈlɛliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LEL-eez.
What does alleles mean?
- plural of allele How to pronounce allele
Questions about saying alleles
How do you pronounce alleles?
Say uh-LEL-eez. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɛliz/. In British English it is /əˈlɛliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alleles?
Alleles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEL). Broken into parts: uh · LEL · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say alleles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɛliz/ and the British form is /əˈlɛliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.