How to pronounce carnitine
Say it like KAR-nuh-teen. Carnitine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- nuh
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carnitine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of carnitine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-nih-teen.
What does carnitine mean?
- A betaine, 3-hydroxy-4-trimethylammonio-butanoate, that is found in the liver and has a function in fatty acid transport.
Where does carnitine come from?
From German Carnitin, coined from Latin carn- + Latin -i- + -t- (“arbitrary insertion”) + -in, for it was first described in meat extracts in 1905.
Questions about saying carnitine
How do you pronounce carnitine?
Say KAR-nuh-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrnəˌtin/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːnɪtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carnitine?
Carnitine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · nuh · teen.
Is carnitine 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 /ˈkɑːnɪtiːn/ (KAH-nih-teen).