How to pronounce cysteine
Say it like SIS-tuh-een. Cysteine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- tuh
- een
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cysteine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- eenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cysteine
American and British speakers say cysteine in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪstəˌin/ in the US and /ˈsɪstəˌiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS-tuh-een.
What does cysteine mean?
- A sulfur-containing nonessential amino acid C₃H₇NO₂S found in most animal proteins; it readily oxidizes to cystine.
Where does cysteine come from?
An alteration of cystine, see -eine.
Questions about saying cysteine
How do you pronounce cysteine?
Say SIS-tuh-een. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪstəˌin/. In British English it is /ˈsɪstəˌiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cysteine?
Cysteine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · tuh · een.
Do Americans and Brits say cysteine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪstəˌin/ and the British form is /ˈsɪstəˌiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.