How to Pronounce Karyotype

To pronounce "karyotype", say KARY-otyp-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “karyotype”

"karyotype" has 3 syllables: kary-otyp-e.

What does karyotype mean?

noun

  1. The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
  2. A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.

verb

  1. To investigate or record such characteristics

Related words

karyogramkarotypekaryographkaryomorphkaryologykaryotypyheterokaryotypekaryoplot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "karyotype"?▾

"Karyotype" has 3 syllables: kary · otyp · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "karyotype"?▾

The IPA transcription of "karyotype" is /ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/.

What does "karyotype" mean?▾

Karyotype: The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.

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