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genome
Definition:
(nou) the ordering of genes in a haploid set of chromosomes of a particular organism; the full DNA sequence of an organism
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒiːnəʊm
Examples:
It was developed to assist in the annotation of the human genome sequence.
It went undetected by hiding in the human genome itself.
The DNA of the human genome will be engraved on one of the faces.
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Common mistakes of genome pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ge-'nome". In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈdʒiː.noʊm/ (US), /ˈdʒiː.nəʊm/ (UK). Tip: Focus on saying "GENE" more prominently.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing "genome" with an "eh" sound in the first syllable, as in "geh-nome". The correct pronunciation starts with a long "ee" sound: /ˈdʒiː/. Tip: Practice saying "gene" to master the initial sound.
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: Some people may pronounce "genome" as "ge-nome" with equal stress on both syllables. The second syllable should be less emphasized: /noʊm/ (US) and /nəʊm/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the main stress.
- Adding an extra vowel: Learners sometimes insert an additional vowel, saying "gen-o-me". This is incorrect as "genome" has only two syllables. The correct syllables are /ˈdʒiː.noʊm/ (US) and /ˈdʒiː.nəʊm/ (UK). Tip: Break it down to just "GENE" and "OME".
- Confusing the ending sound: Some might pronounce the ending as "gem" instead of "ome". The correct ending is a long "o" sound: /noʊm/ (US) or /nəʊm/ (UK). Tip: Practice rhyming "home" with "genome" to get the sound right.