How to pronounce sirtuin
Say it like SER-too-in. Sirtuin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER).
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- SER
- too
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sirtuin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sirtuin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SUH-tyoo-in.
What does sirtuin mean?
- Any of several enzymes that act as regulatory factors that mediate the life-extending effects of a low-calorie diet.
Questions about saying sirtuin
How do you pronounce sirtuin?
Say SER-too-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɚtuɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsətjuːɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sirtuin?
Sirtuin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER). Broken into parts: SER · too · in.
Is sirtuin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsətjuːɪn/ (SUH-tyoo-in).