To pronounce "desoxyribonucleic", say DES-oxyr-ib-on-ucl-eic — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
desoxyribonucleic
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DES-oxyr-ib-on-ucl-eic
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"desoxyribonucleic" has 6 syllables: des-oxyr-ib-on-ucl-eic.
"Desoxyribonucleic" has 6 syllables: des · oxyr · ib · on · ucl · eic.
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