To pronounce "keratin", say KER-at-in — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɛr.ə.tᵊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
keratin
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/ˈkɛr.ə.tᵊn/
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"keratin" has 3 syllables: ker-at-in. It rhymes with samaritan and ferritin, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Keratin" has 3 syllables: ker · at · in.
The IPA transcription of "keratin" is /ˈkɛr.ə.tᵊn/.
Keratin: The protein of which hair and nails are composed.
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