How to Pronounce Intron

To pronounce "intron", say INTR-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪntɹɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

intron

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɪntɹɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “intron”

"intron" has 2 syllables: intr-on. It rhymes with cintron, if that helps it stick.

What does intron mean?

noun

  1. A portion of a split gene that is included in pre-RNA transcripts but is removed during RNA processing and rapidly degraded.

Words that rhyme with intron

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cintron

Related words

splicingprotointroninteinexonmirtronspliceosomepseudoexonmicroexon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "intron"?▾

"Intron" has 2 syllables: intr · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "intron"?▾

The IPA transcription of "intron" is /ˈɪntɹɒn/.

What does "intron" mean?▾

Intron: A portion of a split gene that is included in pre-RNA transcripts but is removed during RNA processing and rapidly degraded.

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