How to pronounce glycogen
Say it like GLY-kuh-jin. Glycogen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLY).
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- GLY
- kuh
- jin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glycogen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glycogen
American and British speakers say glycogen in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlaɪkədʒɪn/ in the US and /ˈɡlaɪkədʒɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLY-kuh-jin.
What does glycogen mean?
- A polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals; converted to glucose as needed.
Where does glycogen come from?
Borrowed from French glycogène.
Questions about saying glycogen
How do you pronounce glycogen?
Say GLY-kuh-jin. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlaɪkədʒɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɡlaɪkədʒɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glycogen?
Glycogen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLY). Broken into parts: GLY · kuh · jin.
Do Americans and Brits say glycogen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlaɪkədʒɪn/ and the British form is /ˈɡlaɪkədʒɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.