How to Pronounce "insulin"
word
/ˈɪnsəɫən/
IN-suh-lin
/ˈɪnsuːlˌɪn/
IN-syoo-lin
Definition
A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps the body control the amount of sugar in the blood. It is often given as medicine to people with diabetes.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪnsəɫən/
British English
/ˈɪnsuːlˌɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-suh-lin
UK
IN-syoo-lin
Listen in Context
People with diabetes may need insulin every day.
The nurse gave him his insulin shot.
Without insulin, blood sugar can become too high.
His doctor adjusted his insulin dosage after the test results came in.