How to Pronounce Uracil

To pronounce "uracil", say UR-ac-il — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

UR-ac-il

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💡 Tip for remembering “uracil”

"uracil" has 3 syllables: ur-ac-il.

What does uracil mean?

noun

  1. One of the bases of RNA, pairing with adenine.

Synonyms

U

Related words

fluoroadenineuridineuracilationuracylnucleobaseuridylhomoadenine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "uracil"?▾

"Uracil" has 3 syllables: ur · ac · il.

What does "uracil" mean?▾

Uracil: One of the bases of RNA, pairing with adenine.

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