How to pronounce adenosine
Say it like uh-DEN-uh-seen. Adenosine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- uh
- DEN
- uh
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adenosine 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.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of adenosine
American and British speakers say adenosine in essentially the same way: /əˈdɛnəˌsin/ in the US and /əˈdɛnəʊsiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DEN-oh-seen.
What does adenosine mean?
- A nucleoside derived from adenine and ribose, found in striated muscle tissue.
Where does adenosine come from?
From German Adenosin, corresponding to aden(ine) + (rib)os(e) + -ine.
Questions about saying adenosine
How do you pronounce adenosine?
Say uh-DEN-uh-seen. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɛnəˌsin/. In British English it is /əˈdɛnəʊsiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adenosine?
Adenosine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: uh · DEN · uh · seen.
Do Americans and Brits say adenosine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdɛnəˌsin/ and the British form is /əˈdɛnəʊsiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.