How to Pronounce Interleukin

To pronounce "interleukin", say INT-erl-euk-in — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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INT-erl-euk-in

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💡 Tip for remembering “interleukin”

"interleukin" has 4 syllables: int-erl-euk-in. It rhymes with tucan and glucan, if that helps it stick.

What does interleukin mean?

noun

  1. Any of a group of cytokine proteins important in the regulation of lymphocyte function.

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Words that rhyme with interleukin

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tucanglucanflukankucankooken

Related words

cytokinelymphokinemonokinechemokineinterferonimmunomodulator

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "interleukin"?▾

"Interleukin" has 4 syllables: int · erl · euk · in.

What does "interleukin" mean?▾

Interleukin: Any of a group of cytokine proteins important in the regulation of lymphocyte function.

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