How to pronounce prostaglandin
Say it like proh-sta-GLAN-din. Prostaglandin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLAN).
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US American/proʊstæˈɡlændɪn/proh-sta-GLAN-din
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- proh
- sta
- GLAN
- din
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prostaglandin 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.
- staKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- GLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does prostaglandin mean?
noun
- Any of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C₂₀ acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones.
Where does prostaglandin come from?
From German Prostaglandin.
Questions about saying prostaglandin
How do you pronounce prostaglandin?
Say proh-sta-GLAN-din. The American pronunciation is /proʊstæˈɡlændɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prostaglandin?
Prostaglandin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLAN). Broken into parts: proh · sta · GLAN · din.