How to pronounce ghrelin
Say it like GREL-in. Ghrelin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREL).
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- GREL
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghrelin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ghrelin
American and British speakers say ghrelin in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɛlɪn/ in the US and /ˈɡrɛlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREL-in.
What does ghrelin mean?
- A peptide hormone, secreted in the stomach when empty, that increases appetite and secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.
Where does ghrelin come from?
From g(rowth) h(ormone)-rel(easing peptide) + -in (suffix forming names of chemical compounds), influenced by Proto-Indo-European *gʰreh₁- (“to grow”): see the December 1999 quotation.
Questions about saying ghrelin
How do you pronounce ghrelin?
Say GREL-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɛlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɛlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghrelin?
Ghrelin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREL). Broken into parts: GREL · in.
Do Americans and Brits say ghrelin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɛlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɛlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.