How to Pronounce "acetylcholine"
word
əˌsɛtəɫˈkoʊɫin/, /əˌsitəɫˈkoʊɫin
uh-SET-uhl-KOH-leen
əˌsiːtɪlˈkəʊliːn
uh-SEE-til-KOH-leen
Definition
Acetylcholine is a chemical messenger in the nervous system that helps send signals between nerve cells and also plays a role in muscle movement, memory, and attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˌsɛtəɫˈkoʊɫin/, /əˌsitəɫˈkoʊɫin
British English
əˌsiːtɪlˈkəʊliːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SET-uhl-KOH-leen
UK
uh-SEE-til-KOH-leen
Listen in Context
Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter found in the brain.
Muscles need acetylcholine to move.
Low levels of acetylcholine can affect memory.
Some drugs used for Alzheimer’s work by increasing acetylcholine in the brain.