How to pronounce hypocretin
Say it like hy-poh-KREE-tun. Hypocretin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KREE).
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- hy
- poh
- KREE
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypocretin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypocretin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-poh-KREE-tun.
What does hypocretin mean?
- Synonym of orexin.
Where does hypocretin come from?
Blend of hypothalamus + secretin.
Words that rhyme with hypocretin
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Questions about saying hypocretin
How do you pronounce hypocretin?
Say hy-poh-KREE-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkritən/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkriːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypocretin?
Hypocretin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KREE). Broken into parts: hy · poh · KREE · tun.
Is hypocretin 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 /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkriːtən/ (hy-poh-KREE-tun).