How to pronounce syndecan
Say it like SIN-duh-kan. Syndecan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- duh
- kan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syndecan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of syndecan
American and British speakers say syndecan in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪndəkæn/ in the US and /ˈsɪndəkæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-duh-kan.
What does syndecan mean?
- Any of a class of single transmembrane domain proteins thought to act as coreceptors, especially for G protein-coupled receptors.
Questions about saying syndecan
How do you pronounce syndecan?
Say SIN-duh-kan. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪndəkæn/. In British English it is /ˈsɪndəkæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syndecan?
Syndecan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · duh · kan.
Do Americans and Brits say syndecan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪndəkæn/ and the British form is /ˈsɪndəkæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.