How to Pronounce "antigen"
word
ˈæntədʒən
AN-tuh-jen
ˈæntɪdʒˌɛn
AN-ti-jen
Definition
A substance, often a protein, that triggers the body's immune system to produce antibodies as a defense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæntədʒən
British English
ˈæntɪdʒˌɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN-tuh-jen
UK
AN-ti-jen
Listen in Context
An antigen can make your body produce antibodies.
Doctors study the antigen to understand a disease.
Each virus has a different antigen.
The COVID-19 vaccine targets a specific antigen found on the virus.