How to pronounce kallikrein
Say it like kal-uh-KREE-in. Kallikrein has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KREE).
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- kal
- uh
- KREE
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kallikrein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kallikrein
American and British speakers say kallikrein in essentially the same way: /ˌkæləˈkriɪn/ in the US and /ˌkæləˈkriːɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-uh-KREE-in.
What does kallikrein mean?
- A hypotensive protease that liberates kinins from blood plasma proteins and is used therapeutically for vasodilation.
Questions about saying kallikrein
How do you pronounce kallikrein?
Say kal-uh-KREE-in. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæləˈkriɪn/. In British English it is /ˌkæləˈkriːɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kallikrein?
Kallikrein has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KREE). Broken into parts: kal · uh · KREE · in.
Do Americans and Brits say kallikrein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæləˈkriɪn/ and the British form is /ˌkæləˈkriːɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.