Alloantigen

The word ‘alloantigen’ is pronounced as ‘al-oh-an-ti-juhn’ [IPA: ˈæl.oʊ.æn.tɪ.dʒən], with the stress on the first syllable. Let’s break it into parts for better understanding:

1. ‘Al’ – Begin with ‘al,’ like the start of ‘alley.’ Keep it short and clear.
2. ‘Oh’ – Follow with ‘oh,’ as in ‘ocean.’ Make sure the vowel is rounded and distinct.
3. ‘An’ – Next is ‘an,’ pronounced like the start of ‘animal.’ It should flow naturally.
4. ‘Ti’ – Then comes ‘ti,’ with a crisp ‘t’ sound and a short ‘i,’ similar to ‘sit.’
5. ‘Juhn’ – Finally, ‘juhn,’ where the ‘j’ sounds like in ‘jelly,’ and the vowel is a soft schwa [ə].

This term is widely used in immunology to refer to antigens that elicit immune responses among individuals within the same species.

For instance, you could say, ‘Researchers are studying alloantigens to better understand immune system interactions.’

To master the pronunciation, emphasize the first syllable and practice slowly, ensuring each part is clear before saying it at a natural speed.