How to pronounce methyltestosterone
Say it like meth-ul-teh-STOS-tuh-rohn. Methyltestosterone has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STOS).
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- meth
- ul
- teh
- STOS
- tuh
- rohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methyltestosterone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- methGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of methyltestosterone
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mee-thyle-teh-STOS-tuh-rohn.
What does methyltestosterone mean?
- An anabolic steroid that is a methyl derivative of testosterone C₂₀H₃₀O₂, used to treat testosterone deficiency in men and breast cancer and menopause in women.
Where does methyltestosterone come from?
From methyl- + testosterone.
Words that rhyme with methyltestosterone
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Questions about saying methyltestosterone
How do you pronounce methyltestosterone?
Say meth-ul-teh-STOS-tuh-rohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛθəltɛˈstɑstəˌroʊn/. In British English it is /ˌmiːθaɪltɛˈstɒstərəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methyltestosterone?
Methyltestosterone has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STOS). Broken into parts: meth · ul · teh · STOS · tuh · rohn.
Is methyltestosterone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmiːθaɪltɛˈstɒstərəʊn/ (mee-thyle-teh-STOS-tuh-rohn).