How to pronounce eccrine
Say it like EK-rin. Eccrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eccrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eccrine
American and British speakers say eccrine in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkrɪn/ in the US and /ˈɛkrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-rin.
What does eccrine mean?
- Pertaining to a sweat gland.
- Pertaining to sweat.
- Exocrine.
Questions about saying eccrine
How do you pronounce eccrine?
Say EK-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkrɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɛkrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eccrine?
Eccrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · rin.
Do Americans and Brits say eccrine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkrɪn/ and the British form is /ˈɛkrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.