How to pronounce choline
Say it like KOH-leen. Choline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Choline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of choline
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-leen.
What does choline mean?
- A hydroxy quaternary ammonium compound with formula (CH₃)₃N⁺CH₂CH₂OHX⁻. It is an essential nutrient for cardiovascular and brain health and for cell membrane formation.
Where does choline come from?
The chemical compound was first isolated by Adolph Strecker from pig and ox bile (hence the name) in 1862.
Words that rhyme with choline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of choline.
Questions about saying choline
How do you pronounce choline?
Say KOH-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊlin/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊlin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in choline?
Choline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · leen.
Is choline 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 /ˈkəʊlin/ (KOH-leen).