How to Pronounce "interphase"
word
ˈɪntɚˌfeɪz
IN-ter-fayz
ˈɪntəˌfeɪz
IN-tuh-fayz
Definition
Interphase is the phase in the cell cycle when a cell grows, copies its DNA, and prepares to divide. It is the longest period of the cell's life, before mitosis or meiosis begins.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪntɚˌfeɪz
British English
ˈɪntəˌfeɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-ter-fayz
UK
IN-tuh-fayz
Listen in Context
During interphase, the cell grows and makes new proteins.
DNA is copied in the interphase of the cell cycle.
Most of the cell's life is spent in interphase.
If a cell skips interphase, it can't prepare properly for division.