How to Pronounce Haemoglobin

To pronounce "haemoglobin", say HAEM-ogl-ob-in — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌhiːmə(ʊ)ˈɡləʊbɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˌhiːmə(ʊ)ˈɡləʊbɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “haemoglobin”

"haemoglobin" has 4 syllables: haem-ogl-ob-in.

What does haemoglobin mean?

noun

  1. The iron-containing substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body; it consists of a protein (globulin), and haem (a porphyrin ring with an atom of iron at its centre).

Synonyms

HGBHbHgb

Related words

hemoglobinoxyhaemoglobinhbhbahbfmethaemoglobindeoxyhaemoglobincarboxyhaemoglobin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "haemoglobin"?▾

"Haemoglobin" has 4 syllables: haem · ogl · ob · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "haemoglobin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "haemoglobin" is /ˌhiːmə(ʊ)ˈɡləʊbɪn/.

What does "haemoglobin" mean?▾

Haemoglobin: The iron-containing substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body; it consists of a protein (globulin), and haem (a porphyrin ring with an atom of iron at its centre).

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