How to pronounce cortisol
Say it like KOR-tih-sawl. Cortisol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- tih
- sawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cortisol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cortisol
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-tih-sol.
What does cortisol mean?
- A glucocorticoid steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that mediates various metabolic processes (such as gluconeogenesis), has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, and whose levels in the blood may become elevated in response to physical or psychological stress.
Where does cortisol come from?
From cortisone + -ol.
Questions about saying cortisol
How do you pronounce cortisol?
Say KOR-tih-sawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrtɪˌsɔl/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtɪsɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cortisol?
Cortisol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · tih · sawl.
Is cortisol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɔːtɪsɒl/ (KAW-tih-sol).