How to pronounce thyrocalcitonin
Say it like thy-roh-kal-sih-TOH-nin. Thyrocalcitonin has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TOH).
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- thy
- roh
- kal
- sih
- TOH
- nin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thyrocalcitonin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 thyrocalcitonin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: thy-roh-kal-sih-TOH-nin.
What does thyrocalcitonin mean?
- Alternative form of calcitonin.
Where does thyrocalcitonin come from?
From thyro- + calcitonin.
Words that rhyme with thyrocalcitonin
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Questions about saying thyrocalcitonin
How do you pronounce thyrocalcitonin?
Say thy-roh-kal-sih-TOH-nin. The American pronunciation is /ˌθaɪroʊˌkælsɪˈtoʊnɪn/. In British English it is /ˌθaɪrəʊˌkælsɪˈtəʊnɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thyrocalcitonin?
Thyrocalcitonin has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TOH). Broken into parts: thy · roh · kal · sih · TOH · nin.
Is thyrocalcitonin 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 /ˌθaɪrəʊˌkælsɪˈtəʊnɪn/ (thy-roh-kal-sih-TOH-nin).