How to Pronounce Centromeres

To pronounce "centromeres", say CENTR-om-er-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CENTR-om-er-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “centromeres”

"centromeres" has 4 syllables: centr-om-er-es.

What does centromeres mean?

noun

  1. The central region of a eukaryotic chromosome where the kinetochore is assembled.

Related words

submediansubterminalcentriolescentrosomecentriolecentrosomescentroidalcentroid

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How many syllables are in "centromeres"?▾

"Centromeres" has 4 syllables: centr · om · er · es.

What does "centromeres" mean?▾

Centromeres: The central region of a eukaryotic chromosome where the kinetochore is assembled.

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