How to pronounce apocrine
Say it like AP-uh-krin. Apocrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- uh
- krin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apocrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay 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.
- krinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apocrine
American and British speakers say apocrine in essentially the same way: /ˈæpəˌkrɪn/ in the US and /ˈæpəˌkrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-uh-krin.
What does apocrine mean?
- Of or pertaining to an apocrine gland or to its mode of secretion, which involves the budding of portions of the secreting cells.
Questions about saying apocrine
How do you pronounce apocrine?
Say AP-uh-krin. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəˌkrɪn/. In British English it is /ˈæpəˌkrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apocrine?
Apocrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · uh · krin.
Do Americans and Brits say apocrine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpəˌkrɪn/ and the British form is /ˈæpəˌkrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.