Pronunciation of 'Chromosome'

The word 'chromosome' refers to the thread-like structures located within the nucleus of cells, containing genetic material (DNA). It is pronounced as 'ˈkroʊməˌsoʊm' in American English.

Word Origin

The term 'chromosome' originates from the Greek words 'chroma' meaning color and 'soma' meaning body, named due to their ability to be stained with dyes.

Pronunciation Details

English (United States)

ˈkroʊməˌsoʊm/ˈkroʊməˌsoʊm/Slow

Thread-like structures within the nucleus of cells that carry genetic information in the form of DNA.

Pronounced as 'KROH-muh-sohm', with stress on the first syllable. 'Kroh' as in 'crow', 'muh' as in 'muh', and 'sohm' rhyming with 'home'.

English (United Kingdom)

ˈkrəʊməˌsəʊm/ˈkrəʊməˌsəʊm/Slow