How to pronounce virome
Say it like VY-rohm. Virome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- rohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of virome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VY-rohm.
What does virome mean?
- The genomes of all the viruses that inhabit a particular organism or environment.
Where does virome come from?
Blend of virus + genome or from viro- + -ome.
Questions about saying virome
How do you pronounce virome?
Say VY-rohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪroʊm/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪrəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virome?
Virome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · rohm.
Is virome 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 /ˈvaɪrəʊm/ (VY-rohm).