How to pronounce genomics
Say it like jee-NOH-miks. Genomics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- jee
- NOH
- miks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genomics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- miksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of genomics
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jee-NOH-miks.
What does genomics mean?
- The study of the complete genome of an organism.
Where does genomics come from?
From gene + -omics or genome + -ics.
Questions about saying genomics
How do you pronounce genomics?
Say jee-NOH-miks. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒiˈnoʊmɪks/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːˈnəʊmɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genomics?
Genomics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: jee · NOH · miks.
Is genomics 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 /ˌdʒiːˈnəʊmɪks/ (jee-NOH-miks).