How to pronounce acetylcholine
Say it like uh-see-tul-KOH-leen. Acetylcholine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOH).
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- uh
- see
- tul
- KOH
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetylcholine 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acetylcholine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-see-tul-KOH-leen.
What does acetylcholine mean?
- A neurotransmitter in humans and other animals. It is an ester of acetic acid and choline with chemical formula CH₃COOCH₂CH₂N⁺(CH₃)₃.
Words that rhyme with acetylcholine
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Questions about saying acetylcholine
How do you pronounce acetylcholine?
Say uh-see-tul-KOH-leen. The American pronunciation is /əˌsitəlˈkoʊlin/. In British English it is /əˌsiːtəlˈkəʊlin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetylcholine?
Acetylcholine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOH). Broken into parts: uh · see · tul · KOH · leen.
Is acetylcholine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˌsiːtəlˈkəʊlin/ (uh-see-tul-KOH-leen).