How to pronounce catenin
Say it like KAT-ih-nin. Catenin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- ih
- nin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catenin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ninKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of catenin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-ih-nin.
What does catenin mean?
- Any of a class of proteins that have a role in cell adhesion.
Where does catenin come from?
From Latin catēn|a, ~ae (“chain (series of interconnected rings or links)”) + English -in.
Questions about saying catenin
How do you pronounce catenin?
Say KAT-ih-nin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætɪnɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkætɪnɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catenin?
Catenin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · ih · nin.
Is catenin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkætɪnɪn/ (KAT-ih-nin).