How to pronounce galectin
Say it like guh-LEK-tin. Galectin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- guh
- LEK
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galectin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of galectin
American and British speakers say galectin in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈlɛktɪn/ in the US and /ɡəˈlɛktɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-LEK-tin.
What does galectin mean?
- A lectin that binds galactosides
Where does galectin come from?
Blend of galactoside + lectin.
Questions about saying galectin
How do you pronounce galectin?
Say guh-LEK-tin. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlɛktɪn/. In British English it is /ɡəˈlɛktɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galectin?
Galectin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: guh · LEK · tin.
Do Americans and Brits say galectin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈlɛktɪn/ and the British form is /ɡəˈlɛktɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.