How to pronounce exon
Say it like EK-son. Exon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- son
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of exon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EK-son.
What does exon mean?
- An officer of the King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard.
- A region of a transcribed gene present in the final functional RNA molecule.
Where does exon come from?
Apparently an attempt to express the pronunciation of French exempt.
Questions about saying exon
How do you pronounce exon?
Say EK-son. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exon?
Exon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · son.
Is exon 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 /ˈɛksɒn/ (EK-son).