How to pronounce nephron
Say it like NEF-ron. Nephron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEF).
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US American/ˈnɛˌfrɑn/NEF-ron
UK British/ˈnɛfrɒn/NEF-ron
- NEF
- ron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nephron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nephron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NEF-ron.
What does nephron mean?
noun
- The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney, which filters the blood in order to regulate chemical concentrations, and thereby produces urine.
Questions about saying nephron
How do you pronounce nephron?
Say NEF-ron. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛˌfrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈnɛfrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nephron?
Nephron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEF). Broken into parts: NEF · ron.
Is nephron 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 /ˈnɛfrɒn/ (NEF-ron).