How to pronounce parathormone
Say it like per-uh-THOR-mohn. Parathormone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOR).
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- per
- uh
- THOR
- mohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parathormone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of parathormone
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: par-uh-THAW-mohn.
What does parathormone mean?
- Synonym of parathyroid hormone
Where does parathormone come from?
Blend of parathyroid + hormone.
Questions about saying parathormone
How do you pronounce parathormone?
Say per-uh-THOR-mohn. The American pronunciation is /pɛrəˈθɔrmoʊn/. In British English it is /pærəˈθɔːməʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parathormone?
Parathormone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOR). Broken into parts: per · uh · THOR · mohn.
Is parathormone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pærəˈθɔːməʊn/ (par-uh-THAW-mohn).