How to pronounce dextran
Say it like DEK-stran. Dextran has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- stran
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dextran pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- stranGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of dextran
American and British speakers say dextran in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛkˌstræn/ in the US and /ˈdɛkˌstræn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK-stran.
What does dextran mean?
- A biopolymer of glucose produced by enzymes of certain bacteria; used as a substitute for blood plasma, and as a stationary phase in chromatography.
Questions about saying dextran
How do you pronounce dextran?
Say DEK-stran. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkˌstræn/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkˌstræn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dextran?
Dextran has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · stran.
Do Americans and Brits say dextran the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛkˌstræn/ and the British form is /ˈdɛkˌstræn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.