How to Pronounce Anticodon

To pronounce "anticodon", say ANT-ic-od-on — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌæntaɪ-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˌæntaɪ-/

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💡 Tip for remembering “anticodon”

"anticodon" has 4 syllables: ant-ic-od-on.

What does anticodon mean?

noun

  1. A sequence of three nucleotides in transfer RNA that binds to the complementary triplet (codon) in messenger RNA to specify an amino acid during protein synthesis.

Related words

pairingcodonhomocodonisodecoderintercodonstopcodon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anticodon"?▾

"Anticodon" has 4 syllables: ant · ic · od · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "anticodon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anticodon" is /ˌæntaɪ-/.

What does "anticodon" mean?▾

Anticodon: A sequence of three nucleotides in transfer RNA that binds to the complementary triplet (codon) in messenger RNA to specify an amino acid during protein synthesis.

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