How to pronounce agglutinin
Say it like uh-GLOO-tih-nin. Agglutinin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLOO).
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- uh
- GLOO
- tih
- nin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agglutinin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ninKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of agglutinin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-GLOO-tih-nin.
What does agglutinin mean?
- A substance that causes particles or cells to clump; it may be an antibody, a lectin, or otherwise.
- A protein found in cow's milk.
Where does agglutinin come from?
From agglutinate + -in.
Questions about saying agglutinin
How do you pronounce agglutinin?
Say uh-GLOO-tih-nin. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡlutɪnɪn/. In British English it is /əˈɡluːtɪnɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agglutinin?
Agglutinin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLOO). Broken into parts: uh · GLOO · tih · nin.
Is agglutinin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈɡluːtɪnɪn/ (uh-GLOO-tih-nin).