How to pronounce testcross
Say it like TEST-kros. Testcross has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEST).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce testcross. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TEST
- kros
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testcross pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- krosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of testcross
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TEST-kros.
What does testcross mean?
- The breeding of an individual with a phenotypically recessive individual, in order to determine the zygosity of the former by analyzing proportions of offspring phenotypes.
- To breed an individual in this manner.
Where does testcross come from?
From test + cross.
Questions about saying testcross
How do you pronounce testcross?
Say TEST-kros. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛstˌkrɑs/. In British English it is /ˈtɛstˌkrɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testcross?
Testcross has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEST). Broken into parts: TEST · kros.
Is testcross 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 /ˈtɛstˌkrɒs/ (TEST-kros).