How to pronounce proteome
Say it like PROH-tee-ohm. Proteome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- tee
- ohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proteome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of proteome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-teer-uum.
What does proteome mean?
- The complete set of proteins encoded by a particular genome.
Where does proteome come from?
Blend of protein + genome or proteo- + -ome.
Questions about saying proteome
How do you pronounce proteome?
Say PROH-tee-ohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌtiˌoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtɪəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proteome?
Proteome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tee · ohm.
Is proteome 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 /ˈprəʊtɪəʊm/ (PROH-teer-uum).