How to pronounce antigen
Say it like AN-tuh-jun. Antigen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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US American/ˈæntədʒən/AN-tuh-jun
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- AN
- tuh
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antigen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does antigen mean?
noun
- A substance that induces an immune response, usually foreign (nonself) but not always so.
Where does antigen come from?
From French antigène, from anti- + gène.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- antibody
- immunoglobulin
Questions about saying antigen
How do you pronounce antigen?
Say AN-tuh-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntədʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antigen?
Antigen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tuh · jun.