How to pronounce intron
Say it like IN-trun. Intron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- trun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- trunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intron
American and British speakers say intron in essentially the same way: /ˈɪntrən/ in the US and /ˈɪntrɒn/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-tron.
What does intron mean?
- A portion of a split gene that is included in pre-RNA transcripts but is removed during RNA processing and rapidly degraded.
Where does intron come from?
From intragenic region.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying intron
How do you pronounce intron?
Say IN-trun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntrən/. In British English it is /ˈɪntrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intron?
Intron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · trun.
Do Americans and Brits say intron the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪntrən/ and the British form is /ˈɪntrɒn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.