How to pronounce endocrine
Say it like EN-doh-kryne. Endocrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- doh
- kryne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endocrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kryneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of endocrine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EN-doh-kryne.
What does endocrine mean?
- The secretion of an endocrine gland.
- An endocrine gland.
- Producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream.
- Pertaining to the endocrine glands or their secretions.
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Questions about saying endocrine
How do you pronounce endocrine?
Say EN-doh-kryne. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛndoʊˌkraɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɛndəʊkraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endocrine?
Endocrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · doh · kryne.
Is endocrine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛndəʊkraɪn/ (EN-doh-kryne).