How to pronounce hemoglobin
Say it like hee-moh-GLOH-bin. Hemoglobin 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
Hemoglobin 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 hemoglobin
- 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 hemoglobin mean?
- The iron-containing substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body; it consists of a protein (globulin), and hem (a porphyrin ring with an atom of iron at its center).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- hb
Words that rhyme with hemoglobin
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Questions about saying hemoglobin
How do you pronounce hemoglobin?
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 hemoglobin?
Hemoglobin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOH). Broken into parts: hee · moh · GLOH · bin.
Is hemoglobin 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).