How to pronounce amylin
Say it like AM-uh-lin. Amylin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- uh
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amylin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amylin
American and British speakers say amylin in essentially the same way: /ˈæməlɪn/ in the US and /ˈæməlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-uh-lin.
What does amylin mean?
- The dextrin of starch.
- A pancreatic polypeptide hormone that is secreted with insulin by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans, that is a major component of the amyloid deposits found outside beta cells in those affected with type 2 diabetes, and that inhibits the glucose synthesis stimulated by insulin in skeletal m
Where does amylin come from?
From amyl- + -in.
Questions about saying amylin
How do you pronounce amylin?
Say AM-uh-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈæməlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈæməlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amylin?
Amylin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · uh · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say amylin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæməlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈæməlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.