How to pronounce amine
Say it like uh-MEEN. Amine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEEN).
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- uh
- MEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amine 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.
- MEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of amine
American and British speakers say amine in essentially the same way: /əˈmin/ in the US and /əˈmiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MEEN.
What does amine mean?
- A functional group formally derived from ammonia by replacing one, two or three hydrogen atoms with hydrocarbon or other radicals.
- Any organic compound containing an amine functional group.
Where does amine come from?
From ammonia + -ine.
Words that rhyme with amine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amine.
Questions about saying amine
How do you pronounce amine?
Say uh-MEEN. The American pronunciation is /əˈmin/. In British English it is /əˈmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amine?
Amine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEEN). Broken into parts: uh · MEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say amine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmin/ and the British form is /əˈmiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.