How to Pronounce Transposons

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

TRANSP-os-ons

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💡 Tip for remembering “transposons”

"transposons" has 3 syllables: transp-os-ons.

What does transposons mean?

noun

  1. A segment of DNA that can move to a different position within a genome.

Synonyms

jumping gene

Related words

conjugativetransposabletransgenestranspositionaltransgenetransfectionstranspositiontransgenic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "transposons"?▾

"Transposons" has 3 syllables: transp · os · ons.

What does "transposons" mean?▾

Transposons: A segment of DNA that can move to a different position within a genome.

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