To pronounce "proto-oncogene", say PROT-oonc-og-en-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
proto-oncogene
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PROT-oonc-og-en-e
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"proto-oncogene" has 5 syllables: prot-oonc-og-en-e.
"Proto-oncogene" has 5 syllables: prot · oonc · og · en · e.
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