How to pronounce progestin
Say it like proh-JES-tin. Progestin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES).
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- proh
- JES
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Progestin 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.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of progestin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-JES-tin.
What does progestin mean?
- A synthetic progestagen intended to mimic the effects of progesterone, often for contraceptive purposes.
Words that rhyme with progestin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of progestin.
Questions about saying progestin
How do you pronounce progestin?
Say proh-JES-tin. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈdʒɛstɪn/. In British English it is /prəʊˈdʒɛstɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in progestin?
Progestin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES). Broken into parts: proh · JES · tin.
Is progestin 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 /prəʊˈdʒɛstɪn/ (proh-JES-tin).