How to Pronounce “polycomb” in English
/pɒlɪkɒmb/
po·ly·comb
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IPA/pɒlɪkɒmb/
Syllablespo·ly·comb
What does “polycomb” mean?
NOUN
- A protein (or one of a larger group) whose function is to modify gene expression via changes to chromatin
How to pronounce “polycomb”
- Syllables:
- po · ly · comb
- IPA:
- /pɒlɪkɒmb/
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- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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“polycomb” is pronounced /pɒlɪkɒmb/ (po · ly · comb). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “polycomb”?
“polycomb” has 3 syllables: po · ly · comb.
What does “polycomb” mean?
A protein (or one of a larger group) whose function is to modify gene expression via changes to chromatin