How to pronounce lipoproteins
Say it like lip-oh-PROH-teenz. Lipoproteins has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH).
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- lip
- oh
- PROH
- teenz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lipoproteins pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep 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.
- teenzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lipoproteins
- 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: lip-oh-PROH-teenz.
What does lipoproteins mean?
- plural of lipoprotein How to pronounce lipoprotein
Questions about saying lipoproteins
How do you pronounce lipoproteins?
Say lip-oh-PROH-teenz. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪpoʊˈproʊtinz/. In British English it is /ˌlɪpəʊˈprəʊtinz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lipoproteins?
Lipoproteins has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH). Broken into parts: lip · oh · PROH · teenz.
Is lipoproteins 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 /ˌlɪpəʊˈprəʊtinz/ (lip-oh-PROH-teenz).