How to pronounce thrombin
Say it like THROM-bin. Thrombin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROM).
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- THROM
- bin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thrombin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- binKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thrombin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: THROM-bin.
What does thrombin mean?
- An enzyme in blood that facilitates blood clotting by converting fibrinogen to fibrin (by means of ionized calcium).
Where does thrombin come from?
From thromb- + -in.
Questions about saying thrombin
How do you pronounce thrombin?
Say THROM-bin. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrɑmbɪn/. In British English it is /ˈθrɒmbɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thrombin?
Thrombin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROM). Broken into parts: THROM · bin.
Is thrombin 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 /ˈθrɒmbɪn/ (THROM-bin).