How to pronounce asparagine
Say it like uh-SPAR-uh-jeen. Asparagine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAR).
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- uh
- SPAR
- uh
- jeen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asparagine 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.
- SPARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of asparagine
American and British speakers say asparagine in essentially the same way: /əˈspærədʒin/ in the US and /əˈspærədʒiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SPAR-uh-jeen.
What does asparagine mean?
- A nonessential amino acid C₄H₈N₂O₃ found in plants such as asparagus.
Where does asparagine come from?
From French asparagine, from Latin asparagus + French -ine.
Questions about saying asparagine
How do you pronounce asparagine?
Say uh-SPAR-uh-jeen. The American pronunciation is /əˈspærədʒin/. In British English it is /əˈspærədʒiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asparagine?
Asparagine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAR). Broken into parts: uh · SPAR · uh · jeen.
Do Americans and Brits say asparagine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈspærədʒin/ and the British form is /əˈspærədʒiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.