How to Pronounce Testosterone

To pronounce "testosterone", say TEST-ost-er-on-e — 5 syllables, IPA /tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹəʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹəʊn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “testosterone”

"testosterone" has 5 syllables: test-ost-er-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does testosterone mean?

noun

  1. Steroid hormone produced primarily in the testes of the male; it is responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics in the male.
  2. Manly behavior, often of an aggressive or foolishly reckless nature.

    “Mother encouraged James to rely more on intelligence and less on testosterone to deal with the neighbor's son.”

Words that rhyme with testosterone

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "testosterone"?▾

"Testosterone" has 5 syllables: test · ost · er · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "testosterone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "testosterone" is /tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹəʊn/.

What does "testosterone" mean?▾

Testosterone: Steroid hormone produced primarily in the testes of the male; it is responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics in the male.

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