How to pronounce cephalin
Say it like SEF-uh-lin. Cephalin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEF).
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- SEF
- uh
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cephalin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cephalin
American and British speakers say cephalin in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛfəlɪn/ in the US and /ˈsɛfəlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEF-uh-lin.
What does cephalin mean?
- A phospholipid found particularly in the cells of nervous tissue; it is also the primary phospholipid in bacteria.
Where does cephalin come from?
From cephal- + -in.
Questions about saying cephalin
How do you pronounce cephalin?
Say SEF-uh-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛfəlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsɛfəlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cephalin?
Cephalin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEF). Broken into parts: SEF · uh · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say cephalin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛfəlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsɛfəlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.