How to pronounce hematoxylin
Say it like hee-muh-TOK-sih-lin. Hematoxylin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOK).
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- hee
- muh
- TOK
- sih
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hematoxylin 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hematoxylin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hee-muh-TOK-sih-lin.
What does hematoxylin mean?
- A phenolic compound having the chemical formula C₁₆H₁₄O₆, used (most often in conjunction with eosin) to make dye for staining tissue samples; extracted from the heart of bloodwood trees (Haematoxylum campechianum).
Where does hematoxylin come from?
From Haematoxylum (“genus of the logwood tree”) + -in.
Questions about saying hematoxylin
How do you pronounce hematoxylin?
Say hee-muh-TOK-sih-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˌhiməˈtɑksɪlɪn/. In British English it is /ˌhiːməˈtɒksɪlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hematoxylin?
Hematoxylin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOK). Broken into parts: hee · muh · TOK · sih · lin.
Is hematoxylin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌhiːməˈtɒksɪlɪn/ (hee-muh-TOK-sih-lin).