How to pronounce recombinant
Say it like rih-KAHM-bih-nunt. Recombinant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM).
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- rih
- KAHM
- bih
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recombinant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recombinant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-KOM-bih-nunt.
What does recombinant mean?
- An organism, cell, or haplotype formed by genetic recombination.
- Formed by a new combination of existing elements.
- Formed by genetic recombination.
Questions about saying recombinant
How do you pronounce recombinant?
Say rih-KAHM-bih-nunt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkɑmbɪnənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɒmbɪnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recombinant?
Recombinant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM). Broken into parts: rih · KAHM · bih · nunt.
Is recombinant 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 /rɪˈkɒmbɪnənt/ (rih-KOM-bih-nunt).