How to Pronounce Anlage

To pronounce "anlage", say ANL-ag-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

ANL-ag-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “anlage”

"anlage" has 3 syllables: anl-ag-e.

What does anlage mean?

noun

  1. A primordium, the initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a body part develops.
  2. An allele, a specific version of a gene (as used by Gregor Mendel).

Related words

primordiumsegmentgermogengermparablastproembryocolliquamentproloculus

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How many syllables are in "anlage"?▾

"Anlage" has 3 syllables: anl · ag · e.

What does "anlage" mean?▾

Anlage: A primordium, the initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a body part develops.

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