How to Pronounce Prions

To pronounce "prions", say PRIONS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PRIONS

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💡 Tip for remembering “prions”

"prions" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with triens and dandelions, if that helps it stick.

What does prions mean?

noun

  1. A self-propagating misfolded conformer of a protein that is responsible for a number of diseases that affect the brain and other neural tissue.

noun

  1. A petrel of the genus Pachyptila.

Synonyms

pachyptile

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Words that rhyme with prions

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triensdandelionsscionshawaiiansmayanstie-insryanszionsbryansghanaiansionslions

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prions"?▾

"Prions" has one syllable.

What does "prions" mean?▾

Prions: A self-propagating misfolded conformer of a protein that is responsible for a number of diseases that affect the brain and other neural tissue.

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