How to Pronounce "electrophoresis"
word
ih-LEK-troh-foh-REE-sis
ih-LEK-truh-fuh-REE-sis
Definition
Electrophoresis is a laboratory technique used to separate molecules, like proteins or DNA, by passing an electric current through a gel.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˌɫɛktɹoʊfɔˈɹɪsɪs/, /ɪɫɛktɹoʊfɝˈisɪs
British English
ɪˌlɛktrəfəˈriːsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-LEK-troh-foh-REE-sis
UK
ih-LEK-truh-fuh-REE-sis
Listen in Context
Electrophoresis is used to study DNA in the laboratory.
Electrophoresis separates proteins by size.
The scientist ran electrophoresis to check the sample.
After performing electrophoresis, we saw clear DNA bands on the gel.