How to pronounce chromosomes
Say it like KROH-muh-zohmz. Chromosomes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- muh
- zohmz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromosomes 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.
- zohmzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chromosomes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-muh-zohmz.
What does chromosomes mean?
- plural of chromosome How to pronounce chromosome
Questions about saying chromosomes
How do you pronounce chromosomes?
Say KROH-muh-zohmz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊməˌzoʊmz/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊməˌzəʊmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromosomes?
Chromosomes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · muh · zohmz.
Is chromosomes 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 /ˈkrəʊməˌzəʊmz/ (KROH-muh-zohmz).