How to pronounce serotonin
Say it like suh-ruh-TOH-nin. Serotonin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- suh
- ruh
- TOH
- nin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serotonin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 serotonin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ser-uh-TOH-nin.
What does serotonin mean?
- An indoleamine neurotransmitter, 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is involved in depression, appetite, etc., and is crucial in maintaining a sense of well-being, security, etc.
Where does serotonin come from?
From sero- + tone + -in.
Words that rhyme with serotonin
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Questions about saying serotonin
How do you pronounce serotonin?
Say suh-ruh-TOH-nin. The American pronunciation is /sərəˈtoʊnɪn/. In British English it is /ˌsɛrəˈtəʊnɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serotonin?
Serotonin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: suh · ruh · TOH · nin.
Is serotonin 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 /ˌsɛrəˈtəʊnɪn/ (ser-uh-TOH-nin).