How to Pronounce Polytene

To pronounce "polytene", say POLYT-en-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

POLYT-en-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “polytene”

"polytene" has 3 syllables: polyt-en-e.

What does polytene mean?

noun

  1. A very large chromosome with many chromatids (arms); a chromosome exhibiting polyteny

adjective

  1. Having very large chromosomes with many chromatids (arms).

Related words

giantchromosomespolytenicpleiomericpolysomicmultichromatidpolyoidpentasomic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polytene"?▾

"Polytene" has 3 syllables: polyt · en · e.

What does "polytene" mean?▾

Polytene: A very large chromosome with many chromatids (arms); a chromosome exhibiting polyteny

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