How to Pronounce Chromosomes

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

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CHROM-os-om-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “chromosomes”

"chromosomes" has 4 syllables: chrom-os-om-es. It rhymes with catacombs and holmes, if that helps it stick.

What does chromosomes 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 chromosomes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

catacombsholmesfomesgnomesdomesbiomesrhizomeschromesohmshomescombsliposomes

Related words

polytenechromatidsdnagenomechromatingenomes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chromosomes"?▾

"Chromosomes" has 4 syllables: chrom · os · om · es.

What does "chromosomes" mean?▾

Chromosomes: 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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