How to pronounce adenine
Say it like AD-uh-neen. Adenine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- uh
- neen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adenine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of adenine
American and British speakers say adenine in essentially the same way: /ˈædəˌnin/ in the US and /ˈædəˌniːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-uh-neen.
What does adenine mean?
- A base, C₅H₅N₅, found in certain glands and tissues, which pairs with thymine in DNA and uracil in RNA.
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Questions about saying adenine
How do you pronounce adenine?
Say AD-uh-neen. The American pronunciation is /ˈædəˌnin/. In British English it is /ˈædəˌniːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adenine?
Adenine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · uh · neen.
Do Americans and Brits say adenine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædəˌnin/ and the British form is /ˈædəˌniːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.