How to pronounce aminobutyric
Say it like uh-mee-noh-byoo-TIR-ik. Aminobutyric has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TIR).
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- uh
- mee
- noh
- byoo
- TIR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aminobutyric 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.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- byooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aminobutyric
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-mee-noh-byoo-TIR-ik.
What does aminobutyric mean?
- Of or pertaining to any of several isomeric univalent radicals in which a hydrogen atom of a butyric radical is replaced by an amino group.
Where does aminobutyric come from?
From amino + butyric.
Words that rhyme with aminobutyric
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Questions about saying aminobutyric
How do you pronounce aminobutyric?
Say uh-mee-noh-byoo-TIR-ik. The American pronunciation is /əˌminoʊbjuˈtɪrɪk/. In British English it is /əˌmiːnəʊbjuːˈtɪrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aminobutyric?
Aminobutyric has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TIR). Broken into parts: uh · mee · noh · byoo · TIR · ik.
Is aminobutyric 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 /əˌmiːnəʊbjuːˈtɪrɪk/ (uh-mee-noh-byoo-TIR-ik).