How to Pronounce Collagen

To pronounce "collagen", say COLL-ag-en — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒlədʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɒlədʒən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “collagen”

"collagen" has 3 syllables: coll-ag-en.

What does collagen mean?

noun

  1. Any of more than 28 types of glycoprotein that form elongated fibers, usually found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue.

Related words

lathyritictropocollagengelatingelatinescleroproteinosseingelatinoidcollagenation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "collagen"?▾

"Collagen" has 3 syllables: coll · ag · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "collagen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "collagen" is /ˈkɒlədʒən/.

What does "collagen" mean?▾

Collagen: Any of more than 28 types of glycoprotein that form elongated fibers, usually found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue.

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