How to Pronounce Dextran

To pronounce "dextran", say DEXTR-an — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

DEXTR-an

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💡 Tip for remembering “dextran”

"dextran" has 2 syllables: dextr-an. It rhymes with deadpan and span, if that helps it stick.

What does dextran mean?

noun

  1. A biopolymer of glucose produced by enzymes of certain bacteria; used as a substitute for blood plasma, and as a stationary phase in chromatography.

Words that rhyme with dextran

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deadpanspandivanclanmanpanfanqueancaravancatamaranharmattantran

Related words

deaefitcdextrindextranaseoligodextrincellodextrindextrameramylodextrin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dextran"?▾

"Dextran" has 2 syllables: dextr · an.

What does "dextran" mean?▾

Dextran: A biopolymer of glucose produced by enzymes of certain bacteria; used as a substitute for blood plasma, and as a stationary phase in chromatography.

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