How to pronounce androstenedione
Say it like an-druh-steen-DY-ohn. Androstenedione has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DY).
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- an
- druh
- steen
- DY
- ohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Androstenedione pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- steenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of androstenedione
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: an-dro-steen-DY-ohn.
What does androstenedione mean?
- A steroid sex hormone C₁₉H₂₆O₂ that is secreted by the testes, ovaries, and adrenal cortex and is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of testosterone and estrogen.
Where does androstenedione come from?
From androstene + dione.
Questions about saying androstenedione
How do you pronounce androstenedione?
Say an-druh-steen-DY-ohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌændrəˌstinˈdaɪˌoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌændrɒstiːnˈdaɪəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in androstenedione?
Androstenedione has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DY). Broken into parts: an · druh · steen · DY · ohn.
Is androstenedione 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 /ˌændrɒstiːnˈdaɪəʊn/ (an-dro-steen-DY-ohn).