How to pronounce fibrin
Say it like FY-brun. Fibrin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- brun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fibrin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- brunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fibrin
American and British speakers say fibrin in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪbrən/ in the US and /ˈfaɪbrən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FY-brun.
What does fibrin mean?
- A white, albuminous, fibrous substance, formed in the coagulation of the blood.
- An elastic, insoluble, whitish protein produced by the action of thrombin on fibrinogen and forming an interlacing fibrous network in the coagulation of blood.
- An albuminous body, resembling animal fibrin in composition, found in cereal grains and similar seeds; vegetable fibrin.
- To apply fibrin sealant to a surgical site to either stop bleeding or for surgical flap closure.
Where does fibrin come from?
From fiber + -in (used to form chemical names of proteins, etc).
Questions about saying fibrin
How do you pronounce fibrin?
Say FY-brun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪbrən/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪbrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fibrin?
Fibrin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · brun.
Do Americans and Brits say fibrin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪbrən/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪbrən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.