How to pronounce exons
Say it like EK-sonz. Exons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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US American/ˈɛksɑnz/EK-sonz
UK British/ˈɛksɒnz/EK-sonz
- EK
- sonz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exons 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.
- sonzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of exons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EK-sonz.
What does exons mean?
noun
- plural of exon How to pronounce exon
Questions about saying exons
How do you pronounce exons?
Say EK-sonz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exons?
Exons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · sonz.
Is exons 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 /ˈɛksɒnz/ (EK-sonz).