How to pronounce cobalamin
Say it like koh-BAL-uh-min. Cobalamin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAL).
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- koh
- BAL
- uh
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cobalamin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BALSay 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.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cobalamin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-BAL-uh-min.
What does cobalamin mean?
- Any of several forms of vitamin B₁₂ depending on the upper axial ligand of the cobalt ion.
Where does cobalamin come from?
Blend of cobalt + vitamin, 1950s.
Questions about saying cobalamin
How do you pronounce cobalamin?
Say koh-BAL-uh-min. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈbæləmɪn/. In British English it is /kəʊˈbæləmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cobalamin?
Cobalamin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAL). Broken into parts: koh · BAL · uh · min.
Is cobalamin 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 /kəʊˈbæləmɪn/ (koh-BAL-uh-min).