How do you pronounce "chromosome"?

In American English: /ˈkroʊməˌsoʊm/ (KROHM-uh-sohm). In British English: /kɹˈəʊməsˌəʊm/ (KR-ohm-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈkroʊməˌsoʊm/ (KROHM-uh-sohm). In Australian English: /kɹˈəʊməsˌəʊm/ (KR-ohm-uhs).

Is "chromosome" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkroʊməˌsoʊm/ (KROHM-uh-sohm), while in British English it's /kɹˈəʊməsˌəʊm/ (KR-ohm-uhs).

How to Pronounce "chromosome"

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chromosome

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/ˈkroʊməˌsoʊm/

KROHM-uh-sohm

Syllable Breakdown

kroʊmchro·əmo·soʊmsome

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