How to Pronounce Oestrogen

To pronounce "oestrogen", say OESTR-og-en — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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OESTR-og-en

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💡 Tip for remembering “oestrogen”

"oestrogen" has 3 syllables: oestr-og-en.

What does oestrogen mean?

noun

  1. Any of a group of steroids that are secreted by the ovaries and function as female sex hormones.

Related words

estrogentamoxifenoestradioloestrogenicprogesteroneoestroneestrogensprogestogen

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How many syllables are in "oestrogen"?▾

"Oestrogen" has 3 syllables: oestr · og · en.

What does "oestrogen" mean?▾

Oestrogen: Any of a group of steroids that are secreted by the ovaries and function as female sex hormones.

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