How to pronounce prion
Say it like PREE-on. Prion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of prion
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PREE-on.
What does prion mean?
- A self-propagating misfolded conformer of a protein that is responsible for a number of diseases that affect the brain and other neural tissue.
- A petrel of the genera Pachyptila and Halobaena.
Where does prion come from?
From (a reordering of) the initial letters of proteinaceous infectious particle.
Words that rhyme with prion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prion.
Questions about saying prion
How do you pronounce prion?
Say PREE-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈpriɑn/. In British English it is /ˈpriːɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prion?
Prion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · on.
Is prion 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 /ˈpriːɒn/ (PREE-on).