How to Pronounce Phenocopy

To pronounce "phenocopy", say PHEN-oc-opy — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

PHEN-oc-opy

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💡 Tip for remembering “phenocopy”

"phenocopy" has 3 syllables: phen-oc-opy.

What does phenocopy mean?

noun

  1. A variation in an organism that resembles a genetic one, but has an environmental rather than a genetic cause, and is not inherited

verb

  1. To copy a genetic variation through environmental manipulation

Related words

genocopyphenocopierendophenotypephenogenotypephenogeneticspheneotypeecophenotypepseudophenotype

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phenocopy"?▾

"Phenocopy" has 3 syllables: phen · oc · opy.

What does "phenocopy" mean?▾

Phenocopy: A variation in an organism that resembles a genetic one, but has an environmental rather than a genetic cause, and is not inherited

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