How to pronounce opsonin
Say it like OP-suh-nin. Opsonin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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US American/ˈɑpsənɪn/OP-suh-nin
UK British/ˈɒpsənɪn/OP-suh-nin
- OP
- suh
- nin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opsonin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ninKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of opsonin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-suh-nin.
What does opsonin mean?
noun
- Any chemical produced by the body, including antibodies and complement proteins, that causes a pathogen to be more susceptible to phagocytosis.
Questions about saying opsonin
How do you pronounce opsonin?
Say OP-suh-nin. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpsənɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɒpsənɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opsonin?
Opsonin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · suh · nin.
Is opsonin 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 /ˈɒpsənɪn/ (OP-suh-nin).