How to pronounce deoxyribonucleic
Say it like dee-ok-see-ry-boh-noo-KLAY-ik. Deoxyribonucleic has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the seventh one (KLAY).
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- dee
- ok
- see
- ry
- boh
- noo
- KLAY
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deoxyribonucleic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- okKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deoxyribonucleic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: dee-ok-sih-ry-boh-nyoo-KLAY-ik.
What does deoxyribonucleic mean?
- Of or pertaining to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or its derivatives.
Where does deoxyribonucleic come from?
From deoxyribose + nucleic.
Words that rhyme with deoxyribonucleic
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Questions about saying deoxyribonucleic
How do you pronounce deoxyribonucleic?
Say dee-ok-see-ry-boh-noo-KLAY-ik. The American pronunciation is /diɑksiˌraɪboʊnuˈkleɪɪk/. In British English it is /diɒksɪˌraɪbəʊnjuːˈkleɪɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deoxyribonucleic?
Deoxyribonucleic has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the seventh one (KLAY). Broken into parts: dee · ok · see · ry · boh · noo · KLAY · ik.
Is deoxyribonucleic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /diɒksɪˌraɪbəʊnjuːˈkleɪɪk/ (dee-ok-sih-ry-boh-nyoo-KLAY-ik).