How to pronounce amino
Say it like uh-MEE-noh. Amino has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- uh
- MEE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amino 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.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of amino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-MEE-noh.
What does amino mean?
- the radical -NH2
- pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia
Where does amino come from?
From the prefix amino-, from amine, from ammonia + -ine.
Words that rhyme with amino
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Questions about saying amino
How do you pronounce amino?
Say uh-MEE-noh. The American pronunciation is /əˈminoʊ/. In British English it is /əˈmiːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amino?
Amino has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: uh · MEE · noh.
Is amino 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 /əˈmiːnəʊ/ (uh-MEE-noh).