How to pronounce homozygous
Say it like hoh-moh-ZY-gus. Homozygous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZY).
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- hoh
- moh
- ZY
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homozygous 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.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homozygous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hoh-moh-ZY-gus.
What does homozygous mean?
- Of an organism in which both copies of a given gene have the same allele
Where does homozygous come from?
From homo- + -zygous.
Words that rhyme with homozygous
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Questions about saying homozygous
How do you pronounce homozygous?
Say hoh-moh-ZY-gus. The American pronunciation is /ˌhoʊmoʊˈzaɪɡəs/. In British English it is /ˌhəʊməʊˈzaɪɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homozygous?
Homozygous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZY). Broken into parts: hoh · moh · ZY · gus.
Is homozygous 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 /ˌhəʊməʊˈzaɪɡəs/ (hoh-moh-ZY-gus).