How to pronounce chromatid
Say it like KROH-muh-tid. Chromatid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- muh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromatid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chromatid
- 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: KROH-muh-tid.
What does chromatid mean?
- After DNA replication, either of the two connected double-helix strands of a metaphase chromosome that separate during mitosis.
Questions about saying chromatid
How do you pronounce chromatid?
Say KROH-muh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊmətɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊmətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromatid?
Chromatid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · muh · tid.
Is chromatid 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 /ˈkrəʊmətɪd/ (KROH-muh-tid).