How to pronounce lipoprotein
Say it like ly-poh-PROH-teen. Lipoprotein has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH).
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- ly
- poh
- PROH
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lipoprotein 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.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lipoprotein
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ly-poh-PROH-teen.
What does lipoprotein mean?
- Any of a large group of complexes of protein and lipid with many biochemical functions.
Where does lipoprotein come from?
From lipo- + protein.
Questions about saying lipoprotein
How do you pronounce lipoprotein?
Say ly-poh-PROH-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˌlaɪpoʊˈproʊtin/. In British English it is /ˌlaɪpəʊˈprəʊtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lipoprotein?
Lipoprotein has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH). Broken into parts: ly · poh · PROH · teen.
Is lipoprotein 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 /ˌlaɪpəʊˈprəʊtiːn/ (ly-poh-PROH-teen).