English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Allele Pronunciation
Allele is pronounced uh-LE-lee, IPA /əˈlɛli/.
uh-LE-lee
US /əˈlɛli/ · UK /əˈliːl/
Syllables: uh · LE · lee (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun (genetics): One of two or more forms of a gene that can sit at the same place on a chromosome.
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Allele in a Sentence
- Each parent passes on one allele of the gene.
- The dominant allele masks the other in the offspring.
- They sequenced both alleles to be sure.
Common Mispronunciations of Allele
Not AL-eel
The beat sits on the second syllable, and the opening shrinks to a murmur.
Not uh-LAYL
The stressed vowel is the short e of bell rather than a long ay.
Tip: Americans generally give it three syllables, uh-LE-lee, and the British two, uh-LEEL.
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