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In this post, I'm going to dive into the pronunciation of the most commonly discussed hormones. Even though these hormone names might seem straightforward, it's actually super useful to know how to say these words right, because they can sound alike across languages but have their own little twists. Take a look at them in context and watch the video to hear how they’re pronounced:
• Melatonin /mel.əˈtoʊ.nɪn/ "sleep hormone":
I have trouble sleeping, so I take a melatonin supplement to help me fall asleep.
• Serotonin /ˌse.rəˈtoʊ.nɪn/ "feel-good hormone":
Going for a walk in nature always boosts my serotonin levels and lifts my mood.
• Dopamine /ˈdoʊ.pəˌmiːn/ "reward hormone":
I love crossing items off my to-do list; it gives me a small dopamine hit/rush.
• Cortisol /ˈkɔːr.t̬ə.zɑːl/ "stress hormone":
I need to find healthy ways to manage my stress levels and keep cortisol in check.
• Oxytocin /ˌɑːk.sɪˈtoʊ.sɪn/ "love hormone":
When I spend time with my pet, it triggers the release of oxytocin and helps me relax.
• Testosterone /ˌtesˈtɑː.stɚ.oʊn/ "powerhouse hormone":
He's been hitting the gym to build muscle and boost his testosterone levels. Are there any specific hormone names that you find particularly challenging to pronounce?
Let us know!
In this post, I'm going to dive into the pronunciation of the most commonly discussed hormones. Even though these hormone names might seem straightforward, it's actually super useful to know how to say these words right, because they can sound alike across languages but have their own little twists. Take a look at them in context and watch the video to hear how they’re pronounced:
• Melatonin /mel.əˈtoʊ.nɪn/ "sleep hormone":
I have trouble sleeping, so I take a melatonin supplement to help me fall asleep.
• Serotonin /ˌse.rəˈtoʊ.nɪn/ "feel-good hormone":
Going for a walk in nature always boosts my serotonin levels and lifts my mood.
• Dopamine /ˈdoʊ.pəˌmiːn/ "reward hormone":
I love crossing items off my to-do list; it gives me a small dopamine hit/rush.
• Cortisol /ˈkɔːr.t̬ə.zɑːl/ "stress hormone":
I need to find healthy ways to manage my stress levels and keep cortisol in check.
• Oxytocin /ˌɑːk.sɪˈtoʊ.sɪn/ "love hormone":
When I spend time with my pet, it triggers the release of oxytocin and helps me relax.
• Testosterone /ˌtesˈtɑː.stɚ.oʊn/ "powerhouse hormone":
He's been hitting the gym to build muscle and boost his testosterone levels. Are there any specific hormone names that you find particularly challenging to pronounce?
Let us know!
