How to pronounce homodeletion
Say it like hoh-moh-dih-LEE-shun. Homodeletion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEE).
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- hoh
- moh
- dih
- LEE
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homodeletion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homodeletion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hoh-moh-dih-LEE-shun.
What does homodeletion mean?
- A type of chromosomal deletion where both copies (alleles) of a particular DNA sequence are lost from an individual's genome.“The study identified a homodeletion in the CDKN2A gene, which is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers.”
Where does homodeletion come from?
Blend of homozygous + deletion.
Words that rhyme with homodeletion
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Questions about saying homodeletion
How do you pronounce homodeletion?
Say hoh-moh-dih-LEE-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌhoʊmoʊdɪˈliʃən/. In British English it is /ˌhəʊməʊdɪˈliːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homodeletion?
Homodeletion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEE). Broken into parts: hoh · moh · dih · LEE · shun.
Is homodeletion 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 /ˌhəʊməʊdɪˈliːʃən/ (hoh-moh-dih-LEE-shun).