How to pronounce cadherin
Say it like kad-HEER-in. Cadherin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEER).
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- kad
- HEER
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cadherin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kadKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- HEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cadherin
American and British speakers say cadherin in essentially the same way: /kædˈhɪrɪn/ in the US and /kædˈhɪərɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: kad-HEER-in.
What does cadherin mean?
- Any of a class of transmembrane proteins important in maintaining tissue structure.
Where does cadherin come from?
From calcium-dependent adhesion molecules + -in.
Questions about saying cadherin
How do you pronounce cadherin?
Say kad-HEER-in. The American pronunciation is /kædˈhɪrɪn/. In British English it is /kædˈhɪərɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cadherin?
Cadherin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEER). Broken into parts: kad · HEER · in.
Do Americans and Brits say cadherin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kædˈhɪrɪn/ and the British form is /kædˈhɪərɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.