How to pronounce abrine
Say it like AY-breen. Abrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- breen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- breenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abrine
American and British speakers say abrine in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪbrin/ in the US and /ˈeɪbrin/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-breen.
What does abrine mean?
- An toxic amino acid obtained from jequirity beans; C₁₂H₁₄N₂O₂, that is different than abrin.
Questions about saying abrine
How do you pronounce abrine?
Say AY-breen. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪbrin/. In British English it is /ˈeɪbrin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abrine?
Abrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · breen.
Do Americans and Brits say abrine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪbrin/ and the British form is /ˈeɪbrin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.