How to Pronounce Homeobox

To pronounce "homeobox", say HOM-eob-ox — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

HOM-eob-ox

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💡 Tip for remembering “homeobox”

"homeobox" has 3 syllables: hom-eob-ox.

What does homeobox mean?

noun

  1. A short sequence of DNA that is shared by several genes involved in the morphogenesis of many organisms.

Related words

homoeoboxhomologorthologueorthologhomologymicrohomologyhomeologhomeolocus

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How many syllables are in "homeobox"?▾

"Homeobox" has 3 syllables: hom · eob · ox.

What does "homeobox" mean?▾

Homeobox: A short sequence of DNA that is shared by several genes involved in the morphogenesis of many organisms.

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