How to pronounce estrone
Say it like ES-trohn. Estrone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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US American/ˈɛˌstroʊn/ES-trohn
UK British/ˈɛˌstrəʊn/ES-trohn
- ES
- trohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estrone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of estrone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ES-trohn.
What does estrone mean?
noun
- A natural estrogenic hormone that is a ketone C₁₈H₂₂O₂ found in the body chiefly as a metabolite of and less potent than estradiol, that is also secreted especially by the ovaries, and that is used to treat various conditions (such as ovarian failure and menopausal symptoms) relating to estrogen def
Where does estrone come from?
From estr- + -one.
Questions about saying estrone
How do you pronounce estrone?
Say ES-trohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛˌstroʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɛˌstrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estrone?
Estrone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · trohn.
Is estrone 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 /ˈɛˌstrəʊn/ (ES-trohn).