How to pronounce plasminogen
Say it like plaz-MIN-uh-jin. Plasminogen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN).
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- plaz
- MIN
- uh
- jin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plasminogen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- plazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plasminogen
American and British speakers say plasminogen in essentially the same way: /ˌplæzˈmɪnədʒɪn/ in the US and /ˌplæzˈmɪnədʒɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: plaz-MIN-uh-jin.
What does plasminogen mean?
- The inactive precursor to plasmin; profibrinolysin
Where does plasminogen come from?
From plasmin + -o- + -gen.
Questions about saying plasminogen
How do you pronounce plasminogen?
Say plaz-MIN-uh-jin. The American pronunciation is /ˌplæzˈmɪnədʒɪn/. In British English it is /ˌplæzˈmɪnədʒɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plasminogen?
Plasminogen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN). Broken into parts: plaz · MIN · uh · jin.
Do Americans and Brits say plasminogen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌplæzˈmɪnədʒɪn/ and the British form is /ˌplæzˈmɪnədʒɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.