How to pronounce heparin
Say it like HEP-uh-rin. Heparin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEP).
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- HEP
- uh
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heparin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of heparin
American and British speakers say heparin in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛpərɪn/ in the US and /ˈhɛpərɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEP-uh-rin.
What does heparin mean?
- A compound occurring in the liver and other tissues which inhibits blood coagulation. A sulfur-containing polysaccharide, it is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis.
Where does heparin come from?
From Latin hepar (“liver”) + English -in.
Questions about saying heparin
How do you pronounce heparin?
Say HEP-uh-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛpərɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhɛpərɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heparin?
Heparin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEP). Broken into parts: HEP · uh · rin.
Do Americans and Brits say heparin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛpərɪn/ and the British form is /ˈhɛpərɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.