How to pronounce dipeptide
Say it like dy-PEP-tyde. Dipeptide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEP).
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- dy
- PEP
- tyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dipeptide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- PEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dipeptide
American and British speakers say dipeptide in essentially the same way: /daɪˈpɛptaɪd/ in the US and /daɪˈpɛptaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-PEP-tyde.
What does dipeptide mean?
- An organic compound formed from two amino acids joined by a peptide bond.
Where does dipeptide come from?
From di- + peptide.
Questions about saying dipeptide
How do you pronounce dipeptide?
Say dy-PEP-tyde. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈpɛptaɪd/. In British English it is /daɪˈpɛptaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dipeptide?
Dipeptide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEP). Broken into parts: dy · PEP · tyde.
Do Americans and Brits say dipeptide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈpɛptaɪd/ and the British form is /daɪˈpɛptaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.