How to pronounce arginine
Say it like AR-ghih-neen. Arginine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- ghih
- neen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arginine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ghihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- neenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of arginine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-jih-neen.
What does arginine mean?
- An amino acid found in animal foods that plays an important role in several physiological processes.
Questions about saying arginine
How do you pronounce arginine?
Say AR-ghih-neen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrɡɪnin/. In British English it is /ˈɑːdʒɪniːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arginine?
Arginine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · ghih · neen.
Is arginine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːdʒɪniːn/ (AH-jih-neen).