How to pronounce chromosome
Say it like KROH-muh-sohm. Chromosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- muh
- sohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromosome 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.
- sohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chromosome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-muh-sohm.
What does chromosome mean?
- A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.“Chromosomes store genetic information.”
Questions about saying chromosome
How do you pronounce chromosome?
Say KROH-muh-sohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊməˌsoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊməˌsəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromosome?
Chromosome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · muh · sohm.
Is chromosome 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 /ˈkrəʊməˌsəʊm/ (KROH-muh-sohm).