How to pronounce prolactin
Say it like proh-LAK-tin. Prolactin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK).
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- proh
- LAK
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prolactin 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.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prolactin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-LAK-tin.
What does prolactin mean?
- A peptide gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation in females.
Questions about saying prolactin
How do you pronounce prolactin?
Say proh-LAK-tin. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈlæktɪn/. In British English it is /prəʊˈlæktɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prolactin?
Prolactin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK). Broken into parts: proh · LAK · tin.
Is prolactin 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 /prəʊˈlæktɪn/ (proh-LAK-tin).