How to pronounce epigenetics
Say it like ep-ih-juh-NET-iks. Epigenetics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET).
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- ep
- ih
- juh
- NET
- iks
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Epigenetics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epigenetics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ep-ih-juh-NET-iks.
What does epigenetics mean?
- The study of the processes involved in the genetic development of an organism, especially the activation and deactivation of genes.
- The study of heritable changes caused by the activation and deactivation of genes without any change in DNA sequence.
Where does epigenetics come from?
Blend of epigenesis + genetics; coined by British biologist and geneticist C.
Words that rhyme with epigenetics
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Questions about saying epigenetics
How do you pronounce epigenetics?
Say ep-ih-juh-NET-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪdʒəˈnɛtɪks/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪdʒəˈnɛtɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epigenetics?
Epigenetics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET). Broken into parts: ep · ih · juh · NET · iks.
Is epigenetics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɛpɪdʒəˈnɛtɪks/ (ep-ih-juh-NET-iks).