How to Pronounce Chromosome

To pronounce "chromosome", say CHROM-os-om-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chromosome”

"chromosome" has 4 syllables: chrom-os-om-e. It rhymes with home and roam, if that helps it stick.

What does chromosome mean?

noun

  1. A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

    “Chromosomes store genetic information.”

Words that rhyme with chromosome

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

homeroamcombloammonochromecatacombglomehippodromegloamgnomehoneycombsloam

Related words

chromatidautosomeallosomekaryosome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chromosome"?▾

"Chromosome" has 4 syllables: chrom · os · om · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "chromosome"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chromosome" is /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/.

What does "chromosome" mean?▾

Chromosome: A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

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