How to pronounce telomeres
Say it like TEL-uh-meerz. Telomeres has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL).
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- TEL
- uh
- meerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telomeres pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of telomeres
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEL-uh-meerz.
What does telomeres mean?
- plural of telomere How to pronounce telomere
Questions about saying telomeres
How do you pronounce telomeres?
Say TEL-uh-meerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛləmirz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛləmɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telomeres?
Telomeres has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEL). Broken into parts: TEL · uh · meerz.
Is telomeres pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɛləmɪəz/ (TEL-uh-meerz).