How to Pronounce Epistasis

To pronounce "epistasis", say EP-ist-as-is — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈpɪstəsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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9

Letters

/ɪˈpɪstəsɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “epistasis”

"epistasis" has 4 syllables: ep-ist-as-is.

What does epistasis mean?

noun

  1. The modification of the expression of a gene by another unrelated one.

Related words

hypostasisepistasyeditparamutationtransgenosismutationintrogressiontransvection

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How many syllables are in "epistasis"?▾

"Epistasis" has 4 syllables: ep · ist · as · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "epistasis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "epistasis" is /ɪˈpɪstəsɪs/.

What does "epistasis" mean?▾

Epistasis: The modification of the expression of a gene by another unrelated one.

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