How to Pronounce "hormone"
word
/ˈhɔɹˌmoʊn/
HOR-mohn
/hˈɔːməʊn/
HAW-mohn
Definition
A hormone is a chemical produced in the body that sends messages through the blood to control how different parts of your body work. Hormones affect things like growth, mood, and energy.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɔɹˌmoʊn/
British English
/hˈɔːməʊn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOR-mohn
UK
HAW-mohn
Listen in Context
Insulin is a hormone that helps control blood sugar.
Teenagers often experience changes because of hormone levels.
Stress can cause the body to release certain hormones.
She takes hormone therapy to help with her symptoms.