How to pronounce transferrin
Say it like tranz-FER-in. Transferrin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FER).
VoiceSpeed
US American/trænzˈfɛrɪn/tranz-FER-in
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- tranz
- FER
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transferrin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does transferrin mean?
noun
- A glycoprotein, a beta-globulin, in blood serum that combines with and transports iron.
Where does transferrin come from?
From trans- + ferr- + -in.
Words that rhyme with transferrin
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Questions about saying transferrin
How do you pronounce transferrin?
Say tranz-FER-in. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈfɛrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transferrin?
Transferrin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FER). Broken into parts: tranz · FER · in.