How to pronounce apoaequorin
Say it like ap-oh-EE-kwuh-rin. Apoaequorin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE).
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- ap
- oh
- EE
- kwuh
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apoaequorin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apoaequorin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ap-oh-EE-kwuh-rin.
What does apoaequorin mean?
- An apoprotein found in the photoprotein aequorin.
Where does apoaequorin come from?
From apo- + aequorin.
Questions about saying apoaequorin
How do you pronounce apoaequorin?
Say ap-oh-EE-kwuh-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpoʊˈikwərɪn/. In British English it is /ˌæpəʊˈiːkwərɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apoaequorin?
Apoaequorin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE). Broken into parts: ap · oh · EE · kwuh · rin.
Is apoaequorin 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 /ˌæpəʊˈiːkwərɪn/ (ap-oh-EE-kwuh-rin).