How to pronounce chromatin
Say it like KROH-muh-tin. Chromatin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- muh
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromatin 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.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chromatin
- 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-tin.
What does chromatin mean?
- A complex of DNA, RNA and proteins within the cell nucleus out of which chromosomes condense during cell division.
Questions about saying chromatin
How do you pronounce chromatin?
Say KROH-muh-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊmətɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊmətɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromatin?
Chromatin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · muh · tin.
Is chromatin 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 /ˈkrəʊmətɪn/ (KROH-muh-tin).