How to pronounce aldosterone
Say it like al-DAH-stuh-rohn. Aldosterone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH).
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- al
- DAH
- stuh
- rohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aldosterone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of aldosterone
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: al-DOS-tuh-rohn.
What does aldosterone mean?
- A mineralocorticoid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the balance of sodium and potassium in the body.
Where does aldosterone come from?
From aldo- (“related to aldehydes”) + -sterone, modeled on German Aldosteron; coined in the 1950s.
Words that rhyme with aldosterone
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Questions about saying aldosterone
How do you pronounce aldosterone?
Say al-DAH-stuh-rohn. The American pronunciation is /ælˈdɑstəˌroʊn/. In British English it is /ælˈdɒstərəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aldosterone?
Aldosterone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH). Broken into parts: al · DAH · stuh · rohn.
Is aldosterone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ælˈdɒstərəʊn/ (al-DOS-tuh-rohn).