How to pronounce collagen
Say it like KAH-luh-gun. Collagen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑləɡən/KAH-luh-gun
UK British/ˈkɒlədʒɪn/KOL-uh-jin
- KAH
- luh
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collagen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of collagen
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-uh-jin.
What does collagen mean?
noun
- The main structural protein in the extracellular matrix of the connective tissues of many animals.
Questions about saying collagen
How do you pronounce collagen?
Say KAH-luh-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑləɡən/. In British English it is /ˈkɒlədʒɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collagen?
Collagen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · luh · gun.
Is collagen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒlədʒɪn/ (KOL-uh-jin).