How to pronounce creatinine
Say it like kree-AT-uh-neen. Creatinine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT).
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- kree
- AT
- uh
- neen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creatinine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ATSay 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.
- neenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of creatinine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kree-AT-uh-neen.
What does creatinine mean?
- A heterocyclic amine, 2-amino-1-methyl-5H-imidazol-4-one, formed by the metabolism of creatine.
Questions about saying creatinine
How do you pronounce creatinine?
Say kree-AT-uh-neen. The American pronunciation is /kriˈætəˌnin/. In British English it is /kriːˈætəˌniːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creatinine?
Creatinine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT). Broken into parts: kree · AT · uh · neen.
Is creatinine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kriːˈætəˌniːn/ (kree-AT-uh-neen).