How to Pronounce Ribose

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

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6

Letters

RIB-os-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “ribose”

"ribose" has 3 syllables: rib-os-e. It rhymes with globose and gibbose, if that helps it stick.

What does ribose mean?

noun

  1. A naturally occurring pentose sugar, which is a component of the nucleosides and nucleotides that constitute the nucleic acid biopolymer, RNA. It is also found in riboflavin.

Words that rhyme with ribose

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globosegibbose

Related words

adpdiphosphatedeoxyribonucleotidedeoxyribosedesoxyriboseribopyranoseribosyl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ribose"?▾

"Ribose" has 3 syllables: rib · os · e.

What does "ribose" mean?▾

Ribose: A naturally occurring pentose sugar, which is a component of the nucleosides and nucleotides that constitute the nucleic acid biopolymer, RNA. It is also found in riboflavin.

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