How to pronounce epigenome
Say it like ep-ih-JEE-nohm. Epigenome has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE).
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- ep
- ih
- JEE
- nohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epigenome 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.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of epigenome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ep-ih-JEE-nohm.
What does epigenome mean?
- The total epigenetic state of a cell.
- A chemical responsible for the activation of a particular gene.
Where does epigenome come from?
From epi- + genome.
Questions about saying epigenome
How do you pronounce epigenome?
Say ep-ih-JEE-nohm. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪˈdʒinoʊm/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈdʒiːnəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epigenome?
Epigenome has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE). Broken into parts: ep · ih · JEE · nohm.
Is epigenome 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 /ˌɛpɪˈdʒiːnəʊm/ (ep-ih-JEE-nohm).