How to Pronounce Prokaryotes

To pronounce "prokaryotes", say PROK-ary-ot-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PROK-ary-ot-es

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"prokaryotes" has 4 syllables: prok-ary-ot-es.

What does prokaryotes mean?

noun

  1. An organism whose cell (or cells) are characterized by the absence of a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles.
  2. In the two-empire system of biological taxonomy, an organism of the kingdom Prokaryotae (now superseded).

Synonyms

prokaryota

Antonyms

eukaryote

Related words

procaryotephototrophicprocaryoticprotistsmicroorganismsprotisteukaryotesorganisms

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How many syllables are in "prokaryotes"?▾

"Prokaryotes" has 4 syllables: prok · ary · ot · es.

What does "prokaryotes" mean?▾

Prokaryotes: An organism whose cell (or cells) are characterized by the absence of a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles.

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