How to pronounce centromere
Say it like SEN-truh-mee-er. Centromere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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US American/ˈsɛntrəˌmiɚ/SEN-truh-mee-er
UK British/ˈsɛntrəʊmɪə/SEN-troh-meer
- SEN
- truh
- mee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centromere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of centromere
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEN-troh-meer.
What does centromere mean?
noun
- The central region of a eukaryotic chromosome where the kinetochore is assembled.
Questions about saying centromere
How do you pronounce centromere?
Say SEN-truh-mee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntrəˌmiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntrəʊmɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centromere?
Centromere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · truh · mee · er.
Is centromere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈsɛntrəʊmɪə/ (SEN-troh-meer).