How to pronounce chromosomal
Say it like kroh-muh-SOH-mul. Chromosomal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH).
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- kroh
- muh
- SOH
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromosomal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chromosomal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kroh-muh-SOH-mul.
What does chromosomal mean?
- Of or relating to chromosomes.
Where does chromosomal come from?
From chromosome + -al.
Questions about saying chromosomal
How do you pronounce chromosomal?
Say kroh-muh-SOH-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkroʊməˈsoʊməl/. In British English it is /ˌkrəʊməˈsəʊməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromosomal?
Chromosomal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH). Broken into parts: kroh · muh · SOH · mul.
Is chromosomal 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 /ˌkrəʊməˈsəʊməl/ (kroh-muh-SOH-mul).