How to Pronounce "alleles"
word
əˈɫɛɫiz
uh-LEEL-eez
ɐlˈiːlz
uh-LEELZ
Definition
Alleles are different forms of the same gene found at the same position on a chromosome, influencing specific traits, such as eye color or blood type.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɫɛɫiz
British English
ɐlˈiːlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LEEL-eez
UK
uh-LEELZ
Listen in Context
Genes have different alleles that determine traits.
Eye color is controlled by several alleles.
Each parent gives one allele to their child.
Some alleles are dominant, while others are recessive.