How to Pronounce "recessive"
word
ɹəˈsɛsɪv
ri-SESS-iv
ɹɪsˈɛsɪv
ri-SESS-iv
Definition
Describes a genetic trait or gene that is only expressed when inherited from both parents because it is masked by a dominant trait.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹəˈsɛsɪv
British English
ɹɪsˈɛsɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-SESS-iv
UK
ri-SESS-iv
Listen in Context
Blue eyes are a recessive trait.
A recessive gene must come from both parents to show up.
Baldness is not always a recessive condition.
You need two copies of the recessive allele for that trait to appear.