How to pronounce diplotene
Say it like DIP-luh-teen. Diplotene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP).
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- DIP
- luh
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diplotene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diplotene
American and British speakers say diplotene in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪpləˌtin/ in the US and /ˈdɪplətiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIP-luh-teen.
What does diplotene mean?
- The fourth stage of prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosome pairs begin to separate and chiasmata become visible
Where does diplotene come from?
Coined by Hans von De Winiwarter in 1900 and in English by Edmund B.
Questions about saying diplotene
How do you pronounce diplotene?
Say DIP-luh-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪpləˌtin/. In British English it is /ˈdɪplətiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diplotene?
Diplotene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP). Broken into parts: DIP · luh · teen.
Do Americans and Brits say diplotene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪpləˌtin/ and the British form is /ˈdɪplətiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.