How to pronounce interleukin
Say it like in-ter-LOO-kin. Interleukin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- in
- ter
- LOO
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interleukin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of interleukin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-LOO-kin.
What does interleukin mean?
- Any of a group of cytokine proteins important in the regulation of lymphocyte function.
Questions about saying interleukin
How do you pronounce interleukin?
Say in-ter-LOO-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈlukɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈluːkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interleukin?
Interleukin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: in · ter · LOO · kin.
Is interleukin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪntəˈluːkɪn/ (in-tuh-LOO-kin).