How to Pronounce "chromosome"
word
ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/, /ˈkɹoʊməˌzoʊm
KROH-muh-sohm, KROH-muh-zohm
kɹˈəʊməsˌəʊm
kruh-OH-muh-sohm
Definition
A chromosome is a thread-like structure in the nucleus of a cell that contains genetic information in the form of DNA.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/, /ˈkɹoʊməˌzoʊm
British English
kɹˈəʊməsˌəʊm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KROH-muh-sohm, KROH-muh-zohm
UK
kruh-OH-muh-sohm
Listen in Context
Each human cell has 46 chromosomes.
A chromosome carries genes that control your traits.
Doctors can study a chromosome to find genetic diseases.
The scientist discovered a rare mutation in the chromosome.