How to pronounce adipokine
Say it like AD-ih-poh-kyne. Adipokine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- ih
- poh
- kyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adipokine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of adipokine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AD-ih-poh-kyne.
What does adipokine mean?
- Any of several cytokines secreted by adipose tissue.
Where does adipokine come from?
From adipo- + -kine.
Questions about saying adipokine
How do you pronounce adipokine?
Say AD-ih-poh-kyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈædɪpoʊˌkaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈædɪpəʊˌkaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adipokine?
Adipokine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · ih · poh · kyne.
Is adipokine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈædɪpəʊˌkaɪn/ (AD-ih-poh-kyne).