How to pronounce proteomics
Say it like proh-tee-OM-iks. Proteomics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OM).
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- proh
- tee
- OM
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proteomics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of proteomics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: proh-tee-OM-iks.
What does proteomics mean?
- The branch of molecular biology that studies the set of proteins expressed by the genome of an organism.
Where does proteomics come from?
From protein + -omics.
Words that rhyme with proteomics
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Questions about saying proteomics
How do you pronounce proteomics?
Say proh-tee-OM-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊtiˈɑmɪks/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊtiˈɒmɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proteomics?
Proteomics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OM). Broken into parts: proh · tee · OM · iks.
Is proteomics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌprəʊtiˈɒmɪks/ (proh-tee-OM-iks).