How to Pronounce Kilobase

To pronounce "kilobase", say KIL-ob-as-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɪl.ə.beɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɪl.ə.beɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kilobase”

"kilobase" has 4 syllables: kil-ob-as-e.

What does kilobase mean?

noun

  1. A length of double-stranded DNA containing two thousand nucleotides, one thousand on each strand
  2. A length of single-stranded RNA containing one thousand nucleotides

Synonyms

kbkbpkilobase pair

Related words

megabasekilonucleotidepetabaseoligonucleotidemeganucleotideribobasepentaloopduplex

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kilobase"?▾

"Kilobase" has 4 syllables: kil · ob · as · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "kilobase"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kilobase" is /ˈkɪl.ə.beɪs/.

What does "kilobase" mean?▾

Kilobase: A length of double-stranded DNA containing two thousand nucleotides, one thousand on each strand

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