How to Pronounce Thyroxine

To pronounce "thyroxine", say THYROX-in-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

THYROX-in-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “thyroxine”

"thyroxine" has 3 syllables: thyrox-in-e.

What does thyroxine mean?

noun

  1. A hormone (an iodine derivative of tyrosine), produced by the thyroid gland, that regulates cell metabolism and growth.

Synonyms

tetraiodothyronine

Related words

thyroxinthyroglobinthyrotropinthyroperoxidasethyroglobulinthyrotrophinthyroliberinthyrodoxin

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How many syllables are in "thyroxine"?▾

"Thyroxine" has 3 syllables: thyrox · in · e.

What does "thyroxine" mean?▾

Thyroxine: A hormone (an iodine derivative of tyrosine), produced by the thyroid gland, that regulates cell metabolism and growth.

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