How to pronounce vasopressin
Say it like vay-zoh-PRES-in. Vasopressin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRES).
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- vay
- zoh
- PRES
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vasopressin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PRESSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of vasopressin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: vay-zoh-PRES-in.
What does vasopressin mean?
- An antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.
Where does vasopressin come from?
From vasopressor + -in, circa 1927; see details at vasopressor § Etymology.
Questions about saying vasopressin
How do you pronounce vasopressin?
Say vay-zoh-PRES-in. The American pronunciation is /ˌveɪzoʊˈprɛsɪn/. In British English it is /ˌveɪzəʊˈprɛsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vasopressin?
Vasopressin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRES). Broken into parts: vay · zoh · PRES · in.
Is vasopressin 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 /ˌveɪzəʊˈprɛsɪn/ (vay-zoh-PRES-in).