Cómo Pronunciar "ketones"
word
ˈkitoʊn
KEE-tonez
kˈɛtəʊnz
ke-TOHNZ
Definición
Ketones are chemicals produced by the body when it breaks down fat for energy, especially when there isn't enough insulin. They are also a group of organic compounds used in chemistry.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈkitoʊn
Inglés Británico
kˈɛtəʊnz
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
KEE-tonez
UK
ke-TOHNZ
Escucha en Contexto
People with diabetes sometimes have high ketones in their blood.
Our bodies make ketones when we burn fat for energy.
Doctors may check for ketones in a urine test.
Going on a keto diet means your body will produce lots of ketones.