How to pronounce liothyronine
Say it like ly-oh-THY-ruh-neen. Liothyronine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY).
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- ly
- oh
- THY
- ruh
- neen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liothyronine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of liothyronine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ly-oh-THY-ruh-neen.
What does liothyronine mean?
- A form of thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism and myxedema coma.
Where does liothyronine come from?
Contraction of ʟ-(tri)io(do)thyronine.
Questions about saying liothyronine
How do you pronounce liothyronine?
Say ly-oh-THY-ruh-neen. The American pronunciation is /ˌlaɪoʊˈθaɪrəˌnin/. In British English it is /ˌlaɪəʊˈθaɪrəˌniːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liothyronine?
Liothyronine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY). Broken into parts: ly · oh · THY · ruh · neen.
Is liothyronine 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 /ˌlaɪəʊˈθaɪrəˌniːn/ (ly-oh-THY-ruh-neen).