How to pronounce calcitonin
Say it like kal-sih-TOH-nin. Calcitonin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- kal
- sih
- TOH
- nin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calcitonin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ninKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of calcitonin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kal-sih-TOH-nin.
What does calcitonin mean?
- A polypeptide hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that has the effect of lowering blood calcium.
- A synthetic or recombinant form of calcitonin used to treat Paget disease of bone and postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Where does calcitonin come from?
From calci- + tonic + -in.
Words that rhyme with calcitonin
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Questions about saying calcitonin
How do you pronounce calcitonin?
Say kal-sih-TOH-nin. The American pronunciation is /ˌkælsɪˈtoʊnɪn/. In British English it is /ˌkælsɪˈtəʊnɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calcitonin?
Calcitonin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: kal · sih · TOH · nin.
Is calcitonin 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 /ˌkælsɪˈtəʊnɪn/ (kal-sih-TOH-nin).