How to pronounce erythropoietin
Say it like eh-rith-ruh-POY-tin. Erythropoietin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (POY).
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US American/ɛˌrɪθrəˈpɔɪtɪn/eh-rith-ruh-POY-tin
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- eh
- rith
- ruh
- POY
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erythropoietin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does erythropoietin mean?
noun
- A glycoprotein hormone that functions as a cytokine for erythrocyte precursors in bone marrow.
Questions about saying erythropoietin
How do you pronounce erythropoietin?
Say eh-rith-ruh-POY-tin. The American pronunciation is /ɛˌrɪθrəˈpɔɪtɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erythropoietin?
Erythropoietin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (POY). Broken into parts: eh · rith · ruh · POY · tin.