How to pronounce mucin
Say it like MYOO-sin. Mucin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mucin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mucin
American and British speakers say mucin in essentially the same way: /ˈmjusɪn/ in the US and /ˈmjuːsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-sin.
What does mucin mean?
- Any of several glycoproteins found in mucus.
Where does mucin come from?
From muc- + -in.
Questions about saying mucin
How do you pronounce mucin?
Say MYOO-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjusɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mucin?
Mucin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say mucin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjusɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.