How to pronounce myelin
Say it like MY-ih-lin. Myelin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- ih
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myelin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of myelin
American and British speakers say myelin in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪɪlɪn/ in the US and /ˈmaɪɪlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-ih-lin.
What does myelin mean?
- A white, fatty material, composed of lipids and lipoproteins, that surrounds the axons of nerves.
Questions about saying myelin
How do you pronounce myelin?
Say MY-ih-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪɪlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪɪlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myelin?
Myelin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · ih · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say myelin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪɪlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪɪlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.