How to pronounce salcatonin
Say it like sal-kuh-TOH-nin. Salcatonin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- sal
- kuh
- TOH
- nin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salcatonin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- salGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ninKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of salcatonin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sal-kuh-TOH-nin.
What does salcatonin mean?
- A calcitonin hormone present in salmon.
Where does salcatonin come from?
From sal(mon) + ca(lci)tonin.
Words that rhyme with salcatonin
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Questions about saying salcatonin
How do you pronounce salcatonin?
Say sal-kuh-TOH-nin. The American pronunciation is /ˌsælkəˈtoʊnɪn/. In British English it is /ˌsælkəˈtəʊnɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salcatonin?
Salcatonin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: sal · kuh · TOH · nin.
Is salcatonin 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 /ˌsælkəˈtəʊnɪn/ (sal-kuh-TOH-nin).