How to pronounce keratin
Say it like KER-uh-tin. Keratin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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US American/ˈkɛrətɪn/KER-uh-tin
UK British/ˈkɛrətɪn/KER-uh-tin
- KER
- uh
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keratin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KERSay 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.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of keratin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KER-uh-tin.
What does keratin mean?
noun
- The protein of which hair and nails are composed.
Questions about saying keratin
How do you pronounce keratin?
Say KER-uh-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrətɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkɛrətɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keratin?
Keratin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · uh · tin.
Is keratin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkɛrətɪn/ (KER-uh-tin).