How to Pronounce Glycan

To pronounce "glycan", say GLYCAN — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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GLYCAN

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"glycan" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with lichen and lycan, if that helps it stick.

What does glycan mean?

noun

  1. (cabrohydrate) Any polysaccharide or oligosaccharide, especially one that is part of a glycoprotein or glycolipid.

Words that rhyme with glycan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lichenlycanlikenlyken

Related words

mannoseglycosanpolyglycanglycomoleculeglycopolypeptideglycosaminoglycanoligoglycanglycoconjugate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glycan"?▾

"Glycan" has one syllable.

What does "glycan" mean?▾

Glycan: (cabrohydrate) Any polysaccharide or oligosaccharide, especially one that is part of a glycoprotein or glycolipid.

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