How to Pronounce "chromosomes"
word
ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊmz/, /ˈkɹoʊməˌzoʊmz
KROH-muh-sohmz
kɹˈəʊməsˌəʊmz
kruh-OH-muh-sohmz
Definition
Chromosomes are thread-like structures inside cells that carry genetic information (DNA) which determines traits passed from parents to children.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊmz/, /ˈkɹoʊməˌzoʊmz
British English
kɹˈəʊməsˌəʊmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KROH-muh-sohmz
UK
kruh-OH-muh-sohmz
Listen in Context
Humans have 46 chromosomes in each cell.
Chromosomes carry genetic information from parents to children.
Each chromosome contains many genes.
Doctors can find problems by looking at your chromosomes.