How to pronounce lectin
Say it like LEK-tin. Lectin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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- LEK
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lectin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lectin
American and British speakers say lectin in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛktɪn/ in the US and /ˈlɛktɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEK-tin.
What does lectin mean?
- Any of a class of proteins that bind specific carbohydrates.
Where does lectin come from?
From Latin lēctus (“chosen”) + -in.
Questions about saying lectin
How do you pronounce lectin?
Say LEK-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛktɪn/. In British English it is /ˈlɛktɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lectin?
Lectin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · tin.
Do Americans and Brits say lectin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛktɪn/ and the British form is /ˈlɛktɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.