To pronounce "lectin", say LECT-in — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛktɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈlɛktɪn/
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"lectin" has 2 syllables: lect-in. It rhymes with pecten and pectin, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lectin" has 2 syllables: lect · in.
The IPA transcription of "lectin" is /ˈlɛktɪn/.
Lectin: Any of a class of proteins that bind specific carbohydrates.
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