How to Pronounce Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
AL-fa one an-tee-TRIP-sin
IPA: /ˈæl.fæ ɒnɛ æn.tiː.ˈtrɪp.sɪn/
AL
fa one an
tee
trip
sin
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin is pronounced AL-fa one an-tee-TRIP-sin
How do you pronounce Alpha-1 Antitrypsin?
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin is pronounced “AL-fa one an-tee-TRIP-sin”. It has 5 syllables: al ‑ fa one an ‑ tee ‑ trip ‑ sin. The stress falls on the first syllable, “al”.
How many syllables are in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin?
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin has 5 syllables: al ‑ fa one an ‑ tee ‑ trip ‑ sin.
What does Alpha-1 Antitrypsin mean?
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Word Parts
prefix
alpha-1
alpha-1 globulin protein
prefix
anti-
against/inhibitor of
root
trypsin
serine protease enzyme
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: AL-fa one an-tee-TRIP-sin. Stress is on the first syllable (AL) — don't shift stress to the middle of the word
Where You'll Encounter This
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
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