How to pronounce haemoglobin
Say it like hee-moh-GLOH-bin. Haemoglobin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOH).
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- hee
- moh
- GLOH
- bin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haemoglobin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- heeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 haemoglobin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hee-moh-GLOH-bin.
What does haemoglobin mean?
- Alternative spelling of hemoglobin.
Where does haemoglobin come from?
From hemo- + globin.
Words that rhyme with haemoglobin
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Words that sound like haemoglobin
Questions about saying haemoglobin
How do you pronounce haemoglobin?
Say hee-moh-GLOH-bin. The American pronunciation is /ˌhimoʊˈɡloʊbɪn/. In British English it is /ˌhiːməʊˈɡləʊbɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haemoglobin?
Haemoglobin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOH). Broken into parts: hee · moh · GLOH · bin.
Is haemoglobin 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 /ˌhiːməʊˈɡləʊbɪn/ (hee-moh-GLOH-bin).
What words sound the same as haemoglobin?
Haemoglobin sounds the same as hemoglobin in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.