How to pronounce citicoline
Say it like sit-ih-KOH-leen. Citicoline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH).
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- sit
- ih
- KOH
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Citicoline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 citicoline
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sit-ih-KOH-leen.
What does citicoline mean?
- A psychostimulant and nootropic, an intermediate in the generation of phosphatidylcholine from choline.
Words that rhyme with citicoline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of citicoline.
Questions about saying citicoline
How do you pronounce citicoline?
Say sit-ih-KOH-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪtɪˈkoʊlin/. In British English it is /ˌsɪtɪˈkəʊlin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in citicoline?
Citicoline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH). Broken into parts: sit · ih · KOH · leen.
Is citicoline 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 /ˌsɪtɪˈkəʊlin/ (sit-ih-KOH-leen).