How to pronounce leukotriene
Say it like loo-koh-TRY-een. Leukotriene has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRY).
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- loo
- koh
- TRY
- een
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leukotriene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- eenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of leukotriene
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: loo-koh-TRY-een.
What does leukotriene mean?
- Any of several physiologically active lipids, related to the prostaglandins, that participate in allergic responses.
Where does leukotriene come from?
From leuko- + triene, coined by Swedish biochemist Bengt I.
Questions about saying leukotriene
How do you pronounce leukotriene?
Say loo-koh-TRY-een. The American pronunciation is /ˌlukoʊˈtraɪin/. In British English it is /ˌluːkəʊˈtraɪin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leukotriene?
Leukotriene has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRY). Broken into parts: loo · koh · TRY · een.
Is leukotriene 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 /ˌluːkəʊˈtraɪin/ (loo-koh-TRY-een).