How to pronounce globin
Say it like GLOH-bin. Globin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH).
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- GLOH
- bin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Globin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- binKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of globin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GLOH-bin.
What does globin mean?
- Any globular protein that incorporates a globin fold.
- One of several polypeptides that are the protein components of hemoglobin or myoglobin.
Where does globin come from?
Borrowed from German Globin, from Latin globus.
Questions about saying globin
How do you pronounce globin?
Say GLOH-bin. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡloʊbɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɡləʊbɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in globin?
Globin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH). Broken into parts: GLOH · bin.
Is globin 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 /ˈɡləʊbɪn/ (GLOH-bin).