How to Pronounce Insulin

To pronounce "insulin", say INS-ul-in — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪnsjʊlin/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɪnsjʊlin/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “insulin”

"insulin" has 3 syllables: ins-ul-in.

What does insulin mean?

noun

  1. A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism.

Related words

lenteinulindependentglucagonglucoseglucagonsisophaneglucoses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "insulin"?▾

"Insulin" has 3 syllables: ins · ul · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "insulin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "insulin" is /ˈɪnsjʊlin/.

What does "insulin" mean?▾

Insulin: A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism.

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