How to pronounce cathepsin
Say it like kuh-THEP-sin. Cathepsin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEP).
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- kuh
- THEP
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cathepsin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cathepsin
American and British speakers say cathepsin in essentially the same way: /kəˈθɛpsɪn/ in the US and /kəˈθɛpsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-THEP-sin.
What does cathepsin mean?
- Any of a family of proteases primarily active within lysosomes.
Questions about saying cathepsin
How do you pronounce cathepsin?
Say kuh-THEP-sin. The American pronunciation is /kəˈθɛpsɪn/. In British English it is /kəˈθɛpsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cathepsin?
Cathepsin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEP). Broken into parts: kuh · THEP · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say cathepsin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈθɛpsɪn/ and the British form is /kəˈθɛpsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.