How to pronounce autosome
Say it like AW-tuh-sohm. Autosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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US American/ˈɔtəˌsoʊm/AW-tuh-sohm
UK British/ˈɔːtəsəʊm/AW-tuh-sohm
- AW
- tuh
- sohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autosome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep 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 autosome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-tuh-sohm.
What does autosome mean?
noun
- Any eukaryotic chromosome other than sex chromosomes.
Questions about saying autosome
How do you pronounce autosome?
Say AW-tuh-sohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtəˌsoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈɔːtəsəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autosome?
Autosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · tuh · sohm.
Is autosome 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 /ˈɔːtəsəʊm/ (AW-tuh-sohm).