How to pronounce glucagon
Say it like GLOO-kuh-gahn. Glucagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO).
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- GLOO
- kuh
- gahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glucagon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of glucagon
American and British speakers say glucagon in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlukəˌɡɑn/ in the US and /ˈɡluːkəɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLOO-kuh-gun.
What does glucagon mean?
- A peptide hormone, produced by the pancreas, that opposes the action of insulin by stimulating the production of sugar
Questions about saying glucagon
How do you pronounce glucagon?
Say GLOO-kuh-gahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlukəˌɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɡluːkəɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glucagon?
Glucagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO). Broken into parts: GLOO · kuh · gahn.
Do Americans and Brits say glucagon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlukəˌɡɑn/ and the British form is /ˈɡluːkəɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.