How to pronounce testosterone
Say it like tes-TOS-tuh-rohn. Testosterone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOS).
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- tes
- TOS
- tuh
- rohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testosterone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of testosterone
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: teh-STOS-tuh-rohn.
What does testosterone mean?
- a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics
Where does testosterone come from?
From test(is) + -o- + -sterone (“steroid hormone”).
Words that rhyme with testosterone
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Questions about saying testosterone
How do you pronounce testosterone?
Say tes-TOS-tuh-rohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛˈstɑstəˌroʊn/. In British English it is /tɛˈstɒstərəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testosterone?
Testosterone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOS). Broken into parts: tes · TOS · tuh · rohn.
Is testosterone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /tɛˈstɒstərəʊn/ (teh-STOS-tuh-rohn).