How to pronounce endothelin
Say it like en-doh-THEE-lin. Endothelin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE).
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- en
- doh
- THEE
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endothelin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of endothelin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: en-doh-THEE-lin.
What does endothelin mean?
- Any of several polypeptides consisting of 21 amino acid residues that are produced in various cells and tissues, that play a role in regulating vasomotor activity, cell proliferation, and the production of hormones, and that have been implicated in the development of vascular disease.
Where does endothelin come from?
From endothelium + -in.
Questions about saying endothelin
How do you pronounce endothelin?
Say en-doh-THEE-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛndoʊˈθilɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɛndəʊˈθiːlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endothelin?
Endothelin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE). Broken into parts: en · doh · THEE · lin.
Is endothelin 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 /ˌɛndəʊˈθiːlɪn/ (en-doh-THEE-lin).