English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Albumin Pronunciation
Albumin is pronounced al-BYOO-muhn, IPA /ælˈbjumən/.
al-BYOO-muhn
US /ælˈbjumən/
Syllables: al · BYOO · muhn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: A protein found in blood plasma and in egg white.
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Albumin in a Sentence
- Low albumin can point to liver trouble.
- The test measures albumin in the urine.
- Egg white is mostly water and albumin.
Common Mispronunciations of Albumin
Not AL-byoo-min
Land hard on BYOO and treat the al in front as a quick step into it.
Not al-BOO-muhn
A y glide belongs after the b, giving byoo. Album, albumen, and albumin all carry it.
Tip: Albumin the protein and albumen the egg white are near twins in sound and often merge in speech.
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