How to pronounce allosome
Say it like AL-uh-sohm. Allosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- sohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allosome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of allosome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-uh-sohm.
What does allosome mean?
- A sex chromosome that differs from an ordinary autosome in form, size, or behavior.“The human sex chromosomes are a typical pair of allosomes. The X chromosome is present in the ovum, while either X or Y chromosomes can be present in sperm.”
Where does allosome come from?
From allo- + -some.
Questions about saying allosome
How do you pronounce allosome?
Say AL-uh-sohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌsoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌsəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allosome?
Allosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · sohm.
Is allosome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæləˌsəʊm/ (AL-uh-sohm).