How to pronounce progesterone
Say it like proh-JES-tuh-rohn. Progesterone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES).
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- proh
- JES
- tuh
- rohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Progesterone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of progesterone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pruh-JES-tuh-rohn.
What does progesterone mean?
- A steroid hormone, secreted by the ovaries, whose function is to prepare the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and to maintain pregnancy.
- A synthetic version of the compound, used in contraceptive pills and other pharmaceutical products.
Where does progesterone come from?
From pro- + Latin gestāre (“to bear, to carry”) + English -one.
Questions about saying progesterone
How do you pronounce progesterone?
Say proh-JES-tuh-rohn. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈdʒɛstəˌroʊn/. In British English it is /prəˈdʒɛstərəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in progesterone?
Progesterone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES). Broken into parts: proh · JES · tuh · rohn.
Is progesterone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəˈdʒɛstərəʊn/ (pruh-JES-tuh-rohn).