How to Pronounce Progesterone
proe-JES-ter-one
IPA: /prɒɛ.ˈdʒɛs.tɛr.ɒnɛ/
proe
JES
ter
one
Progesterone is pronounced proe-JES-ter-one
How do you pronounce Progesterone?
Progesterone is pronounced “proe-JES-ter-one”. It has 4 syllables: proe ‑ jes ‑ ter ‑ one. The stress falls on the second syllable, “jes”.
How many syllables are in Progesterone?
Progesterone has 4 syllables: proe ‑ jes ‑ ter ‑ one.
What does Progesterone mean?
Hormone support. Hormone replacement, contraception
Word Parts
prefix
pro-
precursor/forward
root
progest-
progesterone
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (JES) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Hormone replacement, contraception. Replaces or supplements hormonal deficiency.
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