How to pronounce gallamine
Say it like GAL-uh-meen. Gallamine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- uh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gallamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GALSay 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.
- meenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gallamine
American and British speakers say gallamine in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæləˌmin/ in the US and /ˈɡæləˌmiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-uh-meen.
What does gallamine mean?
- A substituted ammonium salt C₂₄H₄₅N₃O₃ that is used to produce muscle relaxation especially during anesthesia.
Where does gallamine come from?
From (pyro)gall(ol) + amine.
Questions about saying gallamine
How do you pronounce gallamine?
Say GAL-uh-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæləˌmin/. In British English it is /ˈɡæləˌmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gallamine?
Gallamine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · uh · meen.
Do Americans and Brits say gallamine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæləˌmin/ and the British form is /ˈɡæləˌmiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.