How to pronounce calcitriol
Say it like kal-sih-TRY-awl. Calcitriol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRY).
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- kal
- sih
- TRY
- awl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calcitriol 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.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- awlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of calcitriol
American and British speakers say calcitriol in essentially the same way: /ˌkælsɪˈtraɪˌɔl/ in the US and /ˌkælsɪˈtraɪˌɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-sih-TRY-awl.
What does calcitriol mean?
- A physiologically active metabolic derivative C₂₇H₄₄O₃ of cholecalciferol (1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol) that is synthesized in the liver and kidney and stimulates the intestinal absorption of calcium.
Where does calcitriol come from?
From calci- (“vitamin D derivative”) + triol.
Words that rhyme with calcitriol
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calcitriol.
Questions about saying calcitriol
How do you pronounce calcitriol?
Say kal-sih-TRY-awl. The American pronunciation is /ˌkælsɪˈtraɪˌɔl/. In British English it is /ˌkælsɪˈtraɪˌɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calcitriol?
Calcitriol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRY). Broken into parts: kal · sih · TRY · awl.
Do Americans and Brits say calcitriol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkælsɪˈtraɪˌɔl/ and the British form is /ˌkælsɪˈtraɪˌɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.