How to pronounce porphyrin
Say it like POR-fuh-rin. Porphyrin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- fuh
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porphyrin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of porphyrin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-fih-rin.
What does porphyrin mean?
- Any of a class of heterocyclic compounds containing pyrrole rings arranged in a square or other similar shape; they are important in biochemistry in a form with a metal atom in the central cavity (hemoglobin with iron, chlorophyll with magnesium, etc.).
Where does porphyrin come from?
From German Porphyrin, shortened from Hämatoporphyrin (“hematoporphyrin”).
Words that rhyme with porphyrin
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Questions about saying porphyrin
How do you pronounce porphyrin?
Say POR-fuh-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrfərɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːfɪrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porphyrin?
Porphyrin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · fuh · rin.
Is porphyrin 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 /ˈpɔːfɪrɪn/ (PAW-fih-rin).