How to Pronounce Diplotene

To pronounce "diplotene", say DIPL-ot-en-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪplətiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdɪplətiːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diplotene”

"diplotene" has 4 syllables: dipl-ot-en-e.

What does diplotene mean?

noun

  1. The fourth stage of prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosome pairs begin to separate and chiasmata become visible

Synonyms

diplonema

Related words

desynapsispachytenezygotenedisjunctiondiplochromosomemetaphasetelophaseanaphase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diplotene"?▾

"Diplotene" has 4 syllables: dipl · ot · en · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "diplotene"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diplotene" is /ˈdɪplətiːn/.

What does "diplotene" mean?▾

Diplotene: The fourth stage of prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosome pairs begin to separate and chiasmata become visible

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