How to Pronounce Plasmids

To pronounce "plasmids", say PLASM-ids — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PLASM-ids

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"plasmids" has 2 syllables: plasm-ids.

What does plasmids mean?

noun

  1. A loop of double-stranded DNA that is separate from and replicates independently of the chromosomes, most commonly found in bacteria, but also in archaeans and eukaryotic cells, and used in genetic engineering as a vector for gene transfer.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "plasmids"?▾

"Plasmids" has 2 syllables: plasm · ids.

What does "plasmids" mean?▾

Plasmids: A loop of double-stranded DNA that is separate from and replicates independently of the chromosomes, most commonly found in bacteria, but also in archaeans and eukaryotic cells, and used in genetic engineering as a vector for gene transfer.

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