How to pronounce acetylcarnitine
Say it like uh-see-til-KAR-nih-teen. Acetylcarnitine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAR).
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- uh
- see
- til
- KAR
- nih
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetylcarnitine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acetylcarnitine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-see-til-KAH-nih-teen.
What does acetylcarnitine mean?
- Acetylated carinitine; a dietary supplement derived from carnitine.
Where does acetylcarnitine come from?
From acetyl + carnitine.
Questions about saying acetylcarnitine
How do you pronounce acetylcarnitine?
Say uh-see-til-KAR-nih-teen. The American pronunciation is /əˌsitɪlˈkɑrnɪtin/. In British English it is /əˌsiːtɪlˈkɑːnɪtin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetylcarnitine?
Acetylcarnitine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAR). Broken into parts: uh · see · til · KAR · nih · teen.
Is acetylcarnitine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˌsiːtɪlˈkɑːnɪtin/ (uh-see-til-KAH-nih-teen).