How to pronounce genotype
Say it like JEE-noh-type. Genotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- noh
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genotype pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- typeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of genotype
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JEN-oh-type.
What does genotype mean?
- The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.
- A group of organisms having the same genetic constitution.
- To determine the genotype of.
Where does genotype come from?
From geno- + -type.
Questions about saying genotype
How do you pronounce genotype?
Say JEE-noh-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒinoʊˌtaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genotype?
Genotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · noh · type.
Is genotype 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 /ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp/ (JEN-oh-type).