How to pronounce berberine
Say it like BUR-buh-reen. Berberine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- buh
- reen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berberine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of berberine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-buh-reen.
What does berberine mean?
- Any of a class of alkaloid C₂₀H₁₉NO₅ originally obtained, as a bitter, yellow substance, from the root of the barberry, goldthread, and other plants. It is used in medicine especially for its antimicrobial properties.
Where does berberine come from?
From berberis + -ine.
Questions about saying berberine
How do you pronounce berberine?
Say BUR-buh-reen. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝbəˌrin/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːbəriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in berberine?
Berberine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · buh · reen.
Is berberine 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 /ˈbɜːbəriːn/ (BUR-buh-reen).