How to pronounce angiotensin
Say it like an-jih-oh-TEN-sin. Angiotensin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEN).
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- an
- jih
- oh
- TEN
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angiotensin 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.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of angiotensin
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6.
British respelling: an-jee-uh-uh-TEN-sin.
What does angiotensin mean?
- Any of several polypeptides that narrow blood vessels and thus regulate arterial pressure.
Where does angiotensin come from?
From angio- + (hyper)tens(ion) + -in.
Questions about saying angiotensin
How do you pronounce angiotensin?
Say an-jih-oh-TEN-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˌændʒɪoʊˈtɛnsɪn/. In British English it is /ændʒiəʊˈtɛnsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angiotensin?
Angiotensin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEN). Broken into parts: an · jih · oh · TEN · sin.
Is angiotensin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6. The British form is /ændʒiəʊˈtɛnsɪn/ (an-jee-uh-uh-TEN-sin).