How to pronounce cubilin
Say it like KYOO-bih-lin. Cubilin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- bih
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cubilin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cubilin
American and British speakers say cubilin in essentially the same way: /ˈkjubɪlɪn/ in the US and /ˈkjuːbɪlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-bih-lin.
What does cubilin mean?
- A protein that plays a role in vitamin B₁₂ absorption.
Where does cubilin come from?
From CUB (protein domain) + -il- (probably arbitrary) + -in (“protein”).
Questions about saying cubilin
How do you pronounce cubilin?
Say KYOO-bih-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjubɪlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːbɪlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cubilin?
Cubilin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · bih · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say cubilin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjubɪlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːbɪlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.