To pronounce "telomerase", say TEL-om-er-as-e — 5 syllables, IPA /teˈlɒməɹeɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/teˈlɒməɹeɪz/
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"telomerase" has 5 syllables: tel-om-er-as-e. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.
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"Telomerase" has 5 syllables: tel · om · er · as · e.
The IPA transcription of "telomerase" is /teˈlɒməɹeɪz/.
Telomerase: An enzyme in eukaryotic cells that adds a specific sequence of DNA to the telomeres of chromosomes after they divide; gives the chromosomes stability over time.
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