How to Pronounce "myelin"
word
ˈmaɪɪɫɪn
MY-uh-lin
mˈaɪɪlˌɪn
MY-uh-lin
Definition
Myelin is a fatty substance that covers and protects the nerves, helping electrical signals travel quickly in the nervous system.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaɪɪɫɪn
British English
mˈaɪɪlˌɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MY-uh-lin
UK
MY-uh-lin
Listen in Context
Myelin protects nerve fibers in the brain.
The loss of myelin can cause nerve problems.
Multiple sclerosis affects myelin in the body.
Healthy nerves have a thick layer of myelin that speeds up messages.