Pronunciation of 'Chromosome'
The word 'chromosome' refers to a structure within cells that contains genetic material. It is pronounced as 'ˈkroʊməˌsoʊm' in American English.
The term 'chromosome' originates from the Greek words 'chroma' meaning 'color' and 'soma' meaning 'body', referring to the staining properties of chromosomes under a microscope.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
Pronounced as 'KROH-muh-sohm', with stress on the first syllable. 'Kroh' as in 'crow', 'muh' as in 'muh', and 'sohm' as in 'home'.
English (United Kingdom)
A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
Pronounced as 'KROH-muh-sohm', with stress on the first syllable. 'Kroh' as in 'crow', 'muh' as in 'muh', and 'sohm' as in 'home'.