How to pronounce myosin
Say it like MY-uh-sun. Myosin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- uh
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myosin 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of myosin
American and British speakers say myosin in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪəsən/ in the US and /ˈmaɪəsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-uh-sun.
What does myosin mean?
- Any of a large family of motor proteins found in eukaryotic tissues, allowing mobility in muscles.
- An albuminous body present in dead muscle formed in the process of coagulation which takes place in rigor mortis.
Words that rhyme with myosin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of myosin.
Questions about saying myosin
How do you pronounce myosin?
Say MY-uh-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪəsən/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪəsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myosin?
Myosin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · uh · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say myosin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪəsən/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪəsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.